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V966 JGX

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 JGX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 136,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wiper blade loose

n/s/r exhaust box hanger snapped [secured with plastic ties]

o/s/f tyre worn on edges [close to legal limit]

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads 3mm

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

o/s/r brake pads low

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

slight lift in n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm ball joints

slight play in n/s/r tie rod bush

Fail 20 Feb 2012 136,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

n//s/r exhaust box hanger snapped [box secured with plastic tie]

n/s/f wiper blade loose

o/s/f tyre worn on edges [close to legal limit]

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads 3mm

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

o/s/r brake pads low

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

slight lift in n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm ball joints

Fail 8 Feb 2012 136,608 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 31 Dec 2010 123,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,221 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,164 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 85,162 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,715 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2007 66,099 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nail in tyre

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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V966 JGX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V966 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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V966 JGX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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