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V438 EKU

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,474 mi
Last recorded138,474 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 EKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 138,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable To Check Condition Of Both Outer Sills (Covers Fitted)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 132,792 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Unable To Check Condition Of Both Outer Sills (Covers Fitted)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,609 miles

slight corrosion front / rear (sill covers fitted)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 127,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box corroded (7.1.1)

slight corrosion front / rear (sill covers fitted)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 125,008 miles

sill covers fitted

general corrosion to various areas

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 118,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 118,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 111,783 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,757 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,504 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,821 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 79,343 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 79,343 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,203 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,404 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,343 miles

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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V438 EKU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V438 EKU, 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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V438 EKU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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