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Y861 OAC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,779 mi
Last recorded101,779 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 OAC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 101,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,779 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 107,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,384 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 89,380 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,816 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 83,811 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 74,178 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 74,178 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2008 66,688 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 58,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,213 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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Y861 OAC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y861 OAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y861 OAC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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