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W297 CAY

2000 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,272 mi
Last recorded85,272 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 CAY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,272 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake discs corroding

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 12 Mar 2011 85,258 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake discs corroding

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,915 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,422 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 74,421 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 74,257 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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W297 CAY is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W297 CAY, 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 W297 CAY registered?

W297 CAY is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W297 CAY safe to buy?

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