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2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · Y487 GBW

Y487 GBW

2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2001. Recorded mileage 86,420 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
JAGUAR S-TYPE
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
86,420 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2967cc
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Y487 GBW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
  • 86,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Y487 GBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar S-Type (Y487 GBW) between May 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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Y487 GBW Mileage History

  1. 11/05/202385,853 mi
  2. 16/05/202385,658 mi-195 mi
  3. 08/05/202486,024 mi+366 mi
  4. 05/06/202586,420 mi+396 mi
  5. 09/06/202586,420 mi

Average of roughly 272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type

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2001 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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