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Y976 TBJ

2001 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,809 mi
Last recorded124,809 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 TBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 124,809 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 121,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 120,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Slight damage

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 106,040 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 106,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 103,355 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,342 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 97,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 97,320 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 92,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 92,163 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,572 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 88,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,777 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked but not affecting reg.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 75,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 67,514 miles

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

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

front tyres are worn on inner edges

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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Y976 TBJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y976 TBJ, 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 Y976 TBJ registered?

Y976 TBJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y976 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y976 TBJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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