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V397 FTR

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,025 mi
Last recorded30,025 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 FTR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 30,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside Heavily Protected in Underseal

Pass 9 Nov 2021 29,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ADVISE lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ADVISE lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer Tie bar pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 27,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer Tie bar pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 25,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 25,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 24,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 22,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2015 18,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 17,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 15,668 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,057 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn outside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,043 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,220 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V397 FTR is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V397 FTR, 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 V397 FTR registered?

V397 FTR is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V397 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V397 FTR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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