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T12 USE

2000 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 USE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,594 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,533 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,533 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 167,819 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 76,701 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,710 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,983 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,982 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2009 48,009 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 45,665 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 45,665 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,841 miles

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

rear parts of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jan 2007 40,841 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear parts of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,546 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 35,546 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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T12 USE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T12 USE, 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 T12 USE registered?

T12 USE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is T12 USE safe to buy?

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