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Y936 RFM

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,390 mi
Last recorded129,390 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 RFM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 129,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 129,390 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing on joints (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,399 miles

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust blowing

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 123,399 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust blowing

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,270 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 116,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,544 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 108,246 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 108,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise coolant leak front hose

advise handbrake only just meets requirement limits

Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,358 miles

Nail in rear tyre

engine management light (mil) illuminated indicating a fault.

headlamp up and down adjuster does not operate.

plastic sill covers fitted.unable to thoroughly inspect outer sills.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 106,358 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in rear tyre

engine management light (mil) illuminated indicating a fault.

headlamp up and down adjuster does not operate.

plastic sill covers fitted.unable to thoroughly inspect outer sills.

Pass 4 May 2011 104,549 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 103,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 101,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 99,950 miles

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

advise oil leaks from power steering & engine

Pass 13 Feb 2007 96,113 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 96,098 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 78,333 miles

both front wheels have damaged rims but they are only trims

Fail 9 Feb 2006 78,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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Y936 RFM is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y936 RFM, 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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What year was Y936 RFM registered?

Y936 RFM is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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