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S18 SKC

2000 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

161,784 mi
Last recorded161,784 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 SKC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 161,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2023 157,242 miles

E M LAMP on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE JUST PASSED = 17% ATTENTION OBVIOUSLY REQ.

Fail 9 Aug 2023 157,242 miles

E M LAMP on

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE JUST PASSED = 17% ATTENTION OBVIOUSLY REQ.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 153,564 miles

EML warning on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW ()

Nearside Rear track control arm joint boot perished

Fail 1 Aug 2022 153,564 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

EML warning on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW ()

Nearside Rear track control arm joint boot perished

Pass 4 Aug 2021 147,146 miles

EML lamp on

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor] (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 147,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

EML lamp on

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor] (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 142,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 140,877 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,983 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine m i l lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 136,495 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 132,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 132,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 125,370 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 125,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 119,744 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 116,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 113,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 113,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 107,365 miles

front brake judder

Fail 17 Jan 2011 107,365 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake judder

Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,674 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 103,674 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 93,187 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 93,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,158 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Feb 2007 81,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 71,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some play in steering column.

Fail 15 Feb 2006 71,824 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some play in steering column.bonnet safety catch seized

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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S18 SKC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,695 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S18 SKC, 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 26 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 S18 SKC registered?

S18 SKC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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