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BN51 AFX

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,869 mi
Last recorded137,869 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 AFX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 137,869 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 137,869 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 132,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 132,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 130,432 miles

advise offside rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 1 Apr 2011 126,392 miles

advise nearside front shock bottom bush

advise offside rear tyre wear

Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,733 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 111,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 111,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 98,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 84,864 miles

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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BN51 AFX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BN51 AFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN51 AFX?

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What year was BN51 AFX registered?

BN51 AFX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 AFX shows 11 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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