MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic over covers covering outer sills,unable to inspect.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre sidewall
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V198 ENC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V198 ENC, 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 V198 ENC registered?
V198 ENC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 February 2000.
Is V198 ENC safe to buy?
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