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W197 RCC

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,341 mi
Last recorded128,341 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 RCC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 128,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 125,047 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 120,362 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 120,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 114,703 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and nearing limit

slight play both rear shock absorber lower ball joints not considered excessive

Fail 30 Jan 2013 114,703 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and nearing limit

slight play both rear shock absorber lower ball joints not considered excessive

Pass 20 Jan 2012 110,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,367 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 103,367 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,564 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,727 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 84,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,742 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,738 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 69,738 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 55,911 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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W197 RCC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue 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 W197 RCC, 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 RCC registered?

W197 RCC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W197 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 RCC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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