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V778 FFA

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

113,104 mi
Last recorded113,104 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 FFA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 113,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody heavily undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 113,028 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 113,028 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 112,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,233 miles

Underbody covered in heavy coating of underseal.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody coated with underseal

Fail 2 Sep 2021 110,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody coated with underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2020 108,433 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 108,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlight wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,517 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,510 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 106,269 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 106,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 105,277 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 105,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,691 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 103,691 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 96,439 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 96,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,240 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 92,173 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 3 Sep 2012 123,117 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,962 miles

oil around rear differental

Fail 12 Jan 2010 59,438 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,858 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,509 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,580 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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V778 FFA is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 V778 FFA, 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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V778 FFA is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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