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W173 RCC

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,447 mi
Last recorded59,447 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 RCC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 59,447 miles

both side rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c)) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 59,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c)) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

both side rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,561 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

both side rear inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 55,561 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end seriously misaligned both side front inner/outer (2.1.3 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

both side rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 52,656 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body not fully secure inner sills corroded both sides rear (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 42,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 41,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,646 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,429 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,167 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,841 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,191 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 35,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,454 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 30,452 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,814 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,502 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 21,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,795 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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W173 RCC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W173 RCC, 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 W173 RCC registered?

W173 RCC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W173 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W173 RCC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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