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W296 RPE

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,924 mi
Last recorded99,924 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 RPE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,924 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,613 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 98,365 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,459 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 97,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 94,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,394 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge

rear discs pitted/worn

Pass 16 Dec 2008 87,918 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,483 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,211 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 74,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 64,632 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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W296 RPE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W296 RPE, 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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W296 RPE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W296 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W296 RPE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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