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Y96 KBR

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 KBR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 94,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,637 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 91,637 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 89,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,445 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 87,445 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,189 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 80,906 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,514 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 73,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 67,435 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,710 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 39,639 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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Y96 KBR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y96 KBR, 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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Y96 KBR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 April 2001.

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