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Y988 TBJ

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,346 mi
Last recorded164,346 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 TBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 164,346 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Engine light on dash

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Slight cracking to offside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2016 161,032 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 161,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 156,656 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 156,655 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 152,982 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 152,982 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,102 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 98,102 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 141,622 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 141,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 132,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 125,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 115,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 103,894 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,301 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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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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Y988 TBJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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