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R52 GJW

1997 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,915 mi
Last recorded150,915 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 GJW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 150,915 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 150,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 146,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 142,290 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 142,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 139,089 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 135,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 132,113 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in both rear outer drive shaft universal joints

Fail 3 Jul 2006 124,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2006 124,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R52 GJW is a 1997 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R52 GJW, 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 29 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 R52 GJW registered?

R52 GJW is a 1997 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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