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Y984 RFM

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,254 mi
Last recorded52,254 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 RFM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,254 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,578 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 51,574 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 46,592 miles

engine light on

Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,340 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 42,340 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,310 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 32,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,360 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2006 10,610 miles

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

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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Y984 RFM is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y984 RFM, 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 Y984 RFM registered?

Y984 RFM is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y984 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y984 RFM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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