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YG51 PLK

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,991 mi
Last recorded133,991 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 PLK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2014 133,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 119,508 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 119,508 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2012 98,107 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 98,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,312 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 84,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,755 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 76,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 66,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YG51 PLK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG51 PLK, 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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YG51 PLK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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