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Y959 YAV

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,861 mi
Last recorded130,861 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 YAV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 130,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 127,786 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 127,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 120,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 120,238 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated blurring beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated blurring beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,229 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 96,229 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,747 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 90,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,619 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,315 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 64,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,830 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 54,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,775 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,246 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight oil weep from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,529 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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Y959 YAV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y959 YAV, 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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Y959 YAV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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