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W161 OET

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,695 mi
Last recorded20,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 OET
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 20,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 20,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush seals degrading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush seals degrading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 20,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 20,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 20,028 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 18,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 17,860 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 15,958 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 14,993 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,884 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 14,759 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 14,759 miles

Battery insecure clamp not tightened (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,663 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,469 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,043 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,759 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,229 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,173 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 8,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 6,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,491 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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W161 OET is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W161 OET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W161 OET?

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What year was W161 OET registered?

W161 OET is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W161 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 OET shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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