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W198 RNN

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,444 mi
Last recorded51,444 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 RNN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,444 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 51,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,311 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 49,462 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,882 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 31,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,084 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 31,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 29,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 pirelli (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,510 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,239 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,092 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,726 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 22,476 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 RNN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RNN, 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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W198 RNN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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