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V516 EVU

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,644 mi
Last recorded72,644 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 EVU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,644 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,881 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,252 miles

clean up o/s/f brake pipes

drag on n/s/r brake

oil leak at sump

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,197 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 66,128 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes worn

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 58,273 miles

Front and rear brake discs are corroded and lipped/ Front brake pads are worn low

Fuel warning light was on during test/ Slight oil leak from power steering rack/ Both rear tyres are perished and cracked and worn on centre tread/ Both outer sills are covered in plastic trim

Fail 1 May 2008 58,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front and rear brake discs are corroded and lipped/ Front brake pads are worn low

Fuel warning light was on during test/ Slight oil leak from power steering rack/ Both rear tyres are perished and cracked and worn on centre tread/ Both outer sills are covered in plastic trim

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2007 47,754 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2 mm tread †** 225/55/16 w j **

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt †slight engine oil leaks †front brake discs worn †o/s/f tyre wearing on edges †cracking to various suspension bushes †n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge †rear brake pads worn low †slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,118 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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V516 EVU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V516 EVU, 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 V516 EVU registered?

V516 EVU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V516 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 EVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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