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W246 RHH

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,085 mi
Last recorded112,085 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 RHH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 112,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2013 111,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,806 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 77,806 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,147 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 7,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,451 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 64,486 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 64,486 miles

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

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

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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W246 RHH is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W246 RHH, 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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W246 RHH is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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