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W178 CNO

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,317 mi
Last recorded86,317 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 CNO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,317 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror glass faulty (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded under plastic trims (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,712 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,527 miles

General corrosion on rear floor and sills

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 235/50/17 96W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2022 84,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres starting to perish

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,817 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all rear wishbone bushes perished

Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,567 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 73,567 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 69,669 miles

all four tyres perished

front brake pads 3/4000 miles max

Pass 20 May 2014 68,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,947 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,094 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition corroded and pitted

Fail 30 Apr 2012 64,094 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs in poor condition corroded and pitted

Pass 3 May 2011 61,239 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,456 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,960 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 48,956 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W178 CNO is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W178 CNO, 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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W178 CNO is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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