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V399 FTR

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,882 mi
Last recorded143,882 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 FTR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 143,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 135,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,081 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2014 131,081 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 126,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air con pump is leaking

both front brakes are binding slightly

front brake pads are getting low

rear brake pipes are corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2013 126,439 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air con pump is leaking

both front brakes are binding slightly

front brake pads are getting low

rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2012 122,692 miles

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,396 miles

O/S/R brake disc pitted

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 118,393 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/R brake disc pitted

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,363 miles

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

O/S front inner wing top cover insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2009 108,807 miles

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

stonechips front screen

Pass 12 Mar 2008 103,358 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 103,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 93,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 87,250 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 87,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

screw in n/s/f tyre

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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V399 FTR is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V399 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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V399 FTR is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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