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W288 VMV

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,550 mi
Last recorded128,550 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 VMV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,550 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 127,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 124,852 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 121,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 121,836 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 101,984 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,015 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,369 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 48,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,095 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,817 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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W288 VMV is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W288 VMV, 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 W288 VMV registered?

W288 VMV is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 July 2000.

Is W288 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W288 VMV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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