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2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,200 mi
Last recorded130,200 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 SEO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 103,200 miles

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 Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,981 miles

Both front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,493 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,108 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 48,507 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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Y966 SEO is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y966 SEO, 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 Y966 SEO registered?

Y966 SEO is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y966 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y966 SEO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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