MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres worn on edges
Engine light on dash
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Slight cracking to offside front tyre
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested
engine warning lamp on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested
engine warning lamp on
Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight play in steering column
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y988 TBJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y988 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 Y988 TBJ registered?
Y988 TBJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 March 2001.
Is Y988 TBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y988 TBJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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