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W196 YSB

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,477 mi
Last recorded67,477 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 YSB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn uneven /stepped

engine has a misfire on idle

Fail 16 Dec 2015 67,477 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn uneven /stepped

engine has a misfire on idle

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,627 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Slight wear in nearside rear lower suspension bush.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 66,618 miles

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

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Slight wear in nearside rear lower suspension bush.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 65,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,553 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,064 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,407 miles

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

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

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

slight pas leak from pump area

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,567 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,426 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,676 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 45,654 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 40,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 26,717 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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W196 YSB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W196 YSB, 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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W196 YSB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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