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Y946 DDU

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,847 mi
Last recorded180,847 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 DDU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 180,847 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

slight exhaust blows

Pass 9 Feb 2015 176,375 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 176,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 163,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2014 163,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 141,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 141,747 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,429 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 102,286 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 101,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,098 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 67,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,154 miles

slight play nearside rear radius tie rod

Fail 28 Mar 2008 50,154 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs rusty/pitting

slight play nearside rear radius tie rod

Pass 23 May 2007 48,167 miles

as per 380903747122

Fail 23 May 2007 48,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

wipers smear slightly on screen

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 35,055 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 35,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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Y946 DDU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y946 DDU, 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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Y946 DDU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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