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W116 VLX

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,822 mi
Last recorded107,822 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 VLX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 107,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 107,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,972 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,310 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

steering lock inoperative

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,009 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

steering lock inoperative

Fail 19 Nov 2013 97,001 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

steering lock inoperative

Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,140 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 99,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,355 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,871 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,677 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 72,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 69,674 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W116 VLX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W116 VLX, 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 W116 VLX registered?

W116 VLX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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