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Y968 FTA

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,997 mi
Last recorded98,997 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 FTA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear suspension rod rod gaiter in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,738 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 93,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,607 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 87,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 84,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,893 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 78,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,965 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 60,965 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake pad 80% worn

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm inner tread

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,359 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,247 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 52,247 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,790 miles

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

light corrosion to rear suspension

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,790 miles

light corrosion to rear suspension

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,674 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 41,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,104 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 FTA is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y968 FTA, 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 Y968 FTA registered?

Y968 FTA is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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