MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear outer sill corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s & o/s inner sill joint to outer sill corroded
unable to inspect n/s & o/s outer sills, plastic trim fitted suspect corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s & o/s inner sill joint to outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front fog lamp inoperative
slight oil leak from rear differential
slight play in rear stabiliser arm ball joints
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
horn output weak and number plate light dim
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W126 NAL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W126 NAL, 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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W126 NAL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 May 2000.
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