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W293 VMV

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW293 VMV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2015 114,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 111,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 111,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 105,441 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 105,441 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,576 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 97,576 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,908 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 142,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,680 miles

Nail in Off side rear tyre

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,025 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 60,025 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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W293 VMV is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W293 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W293 VMV registered?

W293 VMV is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W293 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W293 VMV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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