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V526 VBD

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 VBD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009
Fail 28 Apr 2009 114,562 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 109,531 miles

N/S & O/S front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 109,526 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S & O/S front tyres wearing on inner edge.

SRS light illuminated.

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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V526 VBD is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V526 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 V526 VBD?

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What year was V526 VBD registered?

V526 VBD is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V526 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V526 VBD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V526 VBD have outstanding finance?

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