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V688 DGF

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,268 mi
Last recorded119,268 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 DGF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

traces of body filler on o/s inner sill covered in under sealant

under body slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,078 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 115,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 112,699 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2013 107,468 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 4 May 2013 107,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 102,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 99,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,350 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 92,053 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 92,053 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,915 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 54,909 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,129 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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V688 DGF 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 75%.

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 V688 DGF, 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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V688 DGF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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