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W198 DVX

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,801 mi
Last recorded78,801 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 DVX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,930 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 69,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 63,728 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,218 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,826 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,375 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 50,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2007 48,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 41,988 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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W198 DVX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W198 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.

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What year was W198 DVX registered?

W198 DVX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W198 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 DVX shows 14 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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