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V738 RWL

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,674 mi
Last recorded76,674 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 RWL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2018 76,674 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to check the condition of the sills.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 62,674 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,492 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,879 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 49,833 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 46,163 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 46,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,541 miles

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

tyers starting to crack

Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,304 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,354 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 42,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 41,676 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,551 miles

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)

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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V738 RWL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V738 RWL, 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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V738 RWL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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