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V47 VBD

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,924 mi
Last recorded109,924 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 VBD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 109,924 miles

offside rear indicater lamp starting to fade

slight fraying to offside front seat belt

Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,536 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jan 2010 107,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 19 Dec 2008 104,406 miles

o/s front seat belt fraying on edges,also centre rear belt starting to fray on edges.

rear anti roll bar locations to chassis have slight play in them.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 104,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front seat belt fraying on edges,also centre rear belt starting to fray on edges.

rear anti roll bar locations to chassis have slight play in them.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 99,518 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 99,452 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 90,925 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 81,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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V47 VBD is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V47 VBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V47 VBD?

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What year was V47 VBD registered?

V47 VBD is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V47 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V47 VBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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