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W197 DVX

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,751 mi
Last recorded149,751 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 DVX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 149,751 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 142,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

brake pipes around abs unit

Pass 19 Aug 2009 125,543 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 125,535 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 112,014 miles

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

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

requires tracking

Pass 21 Aug 2007 100,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W197 DVX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W197 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W197 DVX registered?

W197 DVX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W197 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 DVX shows 7 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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