2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · Y796 FPU
2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2001. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y796 FPU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2021
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
Y796 FPU Mileage History
- 19/05/2006127,396 mi
- 23/05/2007131,986 mi+4,590 mi
- 23/05/2007131,986 mi
- 22/05/2008136,199 mi+4,213 mi
- 23/05/2008136,199 mi
- 26/05/2009140,829 mi+4,630 mi
- 28/05/20120 mi-140,829 mi
- 29/05/20120 mi
- 07/05/20130 mi
- 10/05/20130 mi
Average of roughly -18,260 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y796 FPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar S-Type (Y796 FPU) between May 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
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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