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V493 PHJ

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 PHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 122,061 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 12 Jan 2022 120,248 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamps dull

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake pipes close to fouling chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,268 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 116,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2019 116,218 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2019 114,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 111,314 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 111,093 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 110,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 107,990 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 104,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 104,852 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 98,661 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 98,661 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,360 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 76,369 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 76,369 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,629 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,736 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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V493 PHJ is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V493 PHJ, 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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V493 PHJ is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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