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W178 DVX

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,553 mi
Last recorded38,553 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 DVX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,553 miles

oil mist o/s steering rack boot.

slight free play both front inner steering rack ends.

various brake pipes rusty.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 38,552 miles

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

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

oil mist o/s steering rack boot.

slight free play both front inner steering rack ends.

various brake pipes rusty.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,547 miles

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,082 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door mirror glass lose

N/S wiper blade small split

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 35,782 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

surface rust some of brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,129 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,739 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,525 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,387 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 28,387 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,416 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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W178 DVX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DVX, 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 W178 DVX registered?

W178 DVX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W178 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 DVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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