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W219 RCU

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,172 mi
Last recorded175,172 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW219 RCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 175,172 miles

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UNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Fail 7 Feb 2018 175,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

UNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Pass 19 Jul 2016 272,175 miles

OIL LEAK

PALY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 13 Jul 2015 166,026 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 163,752 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 163,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013
Fail 21 Feb 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 160,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 156,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 149,614 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 149,614 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 142,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 135,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 135,873 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 27 Sep 2007 133,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 127,298 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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W219 RCU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W219 RCU, 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

How do I check the history of W219 RCU?

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What year was W219 RCU registered?

W219 RCU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 April 2000.

Is W219 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W219 RCU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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