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V778 HKW

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,686 mi
Last recorded109,686 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 109,686 miles

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

both inner sills weak

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes and both brake pipes to front flexi hoses

Fail 27 May 2016 109,680 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side inner sill corroderd (2.4.A.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors cannot open at all (6.2.B.1c)

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

both inner sills weak

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes and both brake pipes to front flexi hoses

Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 109,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 109,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake discs inner surface slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,363 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 105,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 95,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,163 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,076 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 73,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 72,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,863 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,026 miles

power steering drive belt in poor condition

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 HKW is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKW, 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 V778 HKW registered?

V778 HKW is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V778 HKW safe to buy?

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