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Y968 BDE

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,037 mi
Last recorded75,037 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 BDE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,760 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,311 miles

offside and nearside inner sills and suspension prescribed areas corroded slightly

offside front brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,457 miles

offside and nearside inner sills and subframe mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,549 miles

both inner sills slightly corroded

offside front antiroll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint

offside front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front track rod end has slight wear in a ball joint

rear disc inner faces badly corroded

rear subframe and prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,153 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,767 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 39,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 33,330 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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Y968 BDE is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y968 BDE, 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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Y968 BDE is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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