2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · Y394 TGE
2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 87,533 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2012.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y394 TGE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2011
- 87,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y394 TGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar S-Type (Y394 TGE) between June 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
Y394 TGE Mileage History
- 13/06/200699,059 mi
- 16/05/2007109,998 mi+10,939 mi
- 12/06/2008131,103 mi+21,105 mi
- 12/06/2008131,103 mi
- 15/04/200974,191 mi-56,912 mi
- 07/09/200974,383 mi+192 mi
- 30/09/201077,508 mi+3,125 mi
- 30/09/201187,533 mi+10,025 mi
- 30/09/201187,533 mi
Average of roughly -2,176 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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.
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Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic CoversSerious
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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