2001 Jaguar S-Type · 2,825 MOT tests
2001 Jaguar S-Type reliability
2001 Jaguar S-Types fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 S-Type years (2,825 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- 41.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 91,777
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,825
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: about average for its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- 2002 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.6% of tests fail here (169% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Jaguar S-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.2%
- Brakes18.2%
- Lights and electrics12.3%
- Steering9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Tyres5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 5.1%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.64%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.79%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.47%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.29%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.01%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.41%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.27%)
Other years
Every Jaguar S-Type year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Jaguar S-Type reliable?
2001 Jaguar S-Types fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 S-Type years (2,825 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Jaguar S-Type MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (5.1% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.64% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Jaguar S-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Jaguar S-Type shows 91,777 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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