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V918 JGX

2000 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,118 mi
Last recorded126,118 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 JGX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 126,118 miles

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 126,118 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 121,707 miles

off side front has slight side wall damage

Fail 7 Feb 2011 121,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front has slight side wall damage

Pass 17 Feb 2010 103,433 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 103,391 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

excessive parking brake travel

multiple points of slight corrosion on body and structure

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,485 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 89,485 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,940 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

advise front wipers juddering very slightly

advise slight damage handbrake cable casings

front and rear no-plates slight damage

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,832 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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V918 JGX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V918 JGX, 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 V918 JGX registered?

V918 JGX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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