MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake discs scored inner face
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake discs scored inner face
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nsf inner and outer tyre sidewall damaged
oil level low
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight knock on nearside front suspension but no excessive play or wear found
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W179 DPU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 W179 DPU, 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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W179 DPU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 June 2000.
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