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Y968 PDG

2001 Jaguar S-type

Bronze Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,294 mi
Last recorded138,294 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 PDG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 138,294 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 138,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 131,547 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rose bush slightly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 131,546 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad Not fitted in carrier correctly. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear stabilizer link ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rose bush slightly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir close to minimum level

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 125,915 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 125,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 119,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 113,591 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 106,281 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 106,068 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,466 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 100,462 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 14 Apr 2011 979,761 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,741 miles

nearside rear brake disc worn

Pass 12 Apr 2008 80,446 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

h/brake high, o/s front bumper damaged,n/s front wing damaged,reartt number plate slight distortion, oil leak off g/box

Fail 11 Apr 2008 80,446 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

h/brake high, o/s front bumper damaged,n/s front wing damaged,reartt number plate slight distortion, oil leak off g/box

Pass 10 Apr 2007 62,015 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

nearside top wishbone slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,859 miles

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

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 PDG is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Bronze with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PDG, 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 PDG is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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