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W198 XEX

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,879 mi
Last recorded76,879 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 76,879 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 76,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,143 miles

1/ both front tro rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 60,161 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 55,350 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,611 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,018 miles

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)

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,783 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 38,783 miles

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

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 XEX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEX, 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 W198 XEX registered?

W198 XEX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W198 XEX safe to buy?

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