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V668 SVY

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,734 mi
Last recorded68,734 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 SVY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,734 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 68,727 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear white (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014

headlamp lenses poor

lots of corrosion

no milage displayed

Fail 14 Aug 2014

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp lenses poor

lots of corrosion

no milage displayed

Pass 16 Aug 2013

all metal parts of flexy brake hoses corroded

front headlight lenses scratched badly

Fail 7 Aug 2013

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all metal parts of flexy brake hoses corroded

front headlight lenses scratched badly

rear discs corroded bad and pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2012
Pass 4 Jul 2011
Pass 7 Jul 2010
Pass 23 Jun 2009

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2009

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2009

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2008 64,298 miles

o/s front indicator faded/white.

rear metal brake pipes developing corrosion.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,620 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 56,620 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,149 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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V668 SVY is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V668 SVY, 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 V668 SVY registered?

V668 SVY is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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