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W188 EPU

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,908 mi
Last recorded102,908 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 EPU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 102,908 miles

air con pump leaking

both headlight lenses faded beam output dim

both rear brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,377 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

slight front brake imbalance, offside lower

slight rear brake imbalance, offside effort lower

vehicle has minor damage to both rear sills

Fail 26 Mar 2016 89,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

slight front brake imbalance, offside lower

slight rear brake imbalance, offside effort lower

vehicle has minor damage to both rear sills

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 72,963 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,297 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,667 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,267 miles

Brake fluid reservoir level below maximum.

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight lift.

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

Unable to open nearside rear door from exterior handle.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 50,261 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid below maximum

lift in nearside lower ball joint

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear brake pads worn low

unable to open nearside rear door from the outside

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,341 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front tyres wearing on edges

parking brake travel long

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres worn and close to limit

tyre side walls perished

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,996 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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W188 EPU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W188 EPU, 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 W188 EPU registered?

W188 EPU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W188 EPU safe to buy?

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