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W256 OPN

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,587 mi
Last recorded104,587 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 OPN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 104,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear disc's heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres badly perished 225/55/16

harsh corrosion underside

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,293 miles

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

rear anti roll bar drop links harshly corroded/deteriorated and have slight play

rear suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

tyres perished/cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2016 104,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

rear anti roll bar drop links harshly corroded/deteriorated and have slight play

rear suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

tyres perished/cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,179 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 103,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,925 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 97,925 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 90,659 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine missfireing

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,347 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

crack in offside door mirror glass

Pass 13 Dec 2006 63,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W256 OPN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W256 OPN, 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 W256 OPN registered?

W256 OPN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W256 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 OPN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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