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V559 KGU

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,981 mi
Last recorded181,981 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 KGU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 181,981 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 181,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 174,186 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 174,096 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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V559 KGU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel 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 V559 KGU, 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 V559 KGU?

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What year was V559 KGU registered?

V559 KGU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is V559 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 KGU 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.

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