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W118 EWL

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 EWL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 96,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 96,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 17 Nov 2012 85,938 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,112 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 83,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 76,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,968 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,442 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 66,329 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

front no plate degraded close to limit change asap

n/s/rear inner brake pipe corroded close to limit treat asap n/s/front inner rim damage play starting in adjustable top/column hand brake close to full travel

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,329 miles

front no plate degraded close to limit change asap

n/s/rear inner brake pipe corroded close to limit treat asap n/s/front inner rim damage play starting in adjustable top/column hand brake close to full travel

Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,056 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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W118 EWL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W118 EWL, 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 W118 EWL registered?

W118 EWL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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