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Y899 SBK

2001 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,820 mi
Last recorded92,820 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 SBK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,496 miles

Both rear tie rod bars have play and perished boots

N/S mirror glass has damage

O/S/F inner brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,559 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light is on

Fail 1 Apr 2015 89,018 miles

Both rear track control arm outer ball joint gaiters are deteriorated.

Both rear tyres getting low.

N/S/F lower ball joint has slight play/lift.

N/S/R outer track control arm ball joint has slight play.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,018 miles

Both rear track control arm outer ball joint gaiters are deteriorated.

Both rear tyres getting low.

N/S/F lower ball joint has slight play/lift.

N/S/R outer track control arm ball joint has slight play.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,336 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 79,248 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,343 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,412 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,179 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,620 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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Y899 SBK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y899 SBK, 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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Y899 SBK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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