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W295 VMV

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,254 mi
Last recorded196,254 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW295 VMV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 196,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/center (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 192,620 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 192,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 179,861 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 164,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 147,647 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 147,647 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 133,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 120,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2009 120,544 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 105,215 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 87,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 83,921 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 72,284 miles

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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W295 VMV is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W295 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 W295 VMV registered?

W295 VMV is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W295 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W295 VMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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