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Y938 PPY

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,295 mi
Last recorded160,295 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 PPY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 160,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 153,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 146,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 140,351 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

traction control light on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 140,347 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

traction control light on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 137,036 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer side wall damage

n/s/r lower rose bush joint has movement recommend new

o/s/f tyre very low pressure suspect puncture recommend further action

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured when operated

o/s/r inner brake discs very corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 137,031 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine revs only rev to 2600 rpm in park

n/s/f tyre has outer side wall damage

n/s/r lower rose bush joint has movement recommend new

o/s/f tyre very low pressure suspect puncture recommend further action

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured when operated

o/s/r inner brake discs very corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 134,551 miles

h/brake excess travel allow new calipers to bed in and self adjust 1 notch left in reserve

n/s/r lower suspension rose bush has movement recommend renew

o/s/f lower s/absorber bush has movement recommend renew

o/s/r indicstor slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Sep 2010 134,546 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r lower suspension rose bush has movement recommend renew

o/s/f lower s/absorber bush has movement recommend renew

o/s/r indicstor slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Oct 2009 131,489 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 131,374 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 128,212 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 128,212 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 123,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 113,165 miles

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

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

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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 PPY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red 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 PPY, 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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Y938 PPY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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