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W188 VGK

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,094 mi
Last recorded92,094 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 VGK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,094 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,417 miles

advise nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,634 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 133,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear disc badly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,511 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside front tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension componants corroded

secondery bonnet chatch inoperative

temperary repair to nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 74,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 71,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2006 63,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate beginning to deteriorate, replacement is recommended

front tyres approaching legal limit

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 VGK is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W188 VGK, 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 W188 VGK registered?

W188 VGK is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W188 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 VGK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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