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Y938 HBR

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,234 mi
Last recorded132,234 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 HBR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 132,234 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SUBFRAME SNAPPED DANGEROUS(NOT TO BE DRIVEN) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SIDE SKIRTS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 128,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 123,063 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 118,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 114,014 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 113,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 100,862 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,315 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 94,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,865 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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Y938 HBR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y938 HBR, 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 Y938 HBR registered?

Y938 HBR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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