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W176 VLC

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 VLC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2016 136,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central under b post (seat belt mounting?) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Central under B post (seat belt mounting?) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 134,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 132,298 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 132,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 127,447 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 127,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 120,082 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 120,082 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 111,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 99,944 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 99,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 92,107 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 84,619 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,803 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,927 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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W176 VLC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W176 VLC, 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

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What year was W176 VLC registered?

W176 VLC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W176 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W176 VLC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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