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W308 XNS

2000 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

126,816 mi
Last recorded126,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 XNS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 126,816 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s main sub frame bushes perished/cracking up

Pass 29 Jul 2024 121,951 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear main n/s and o/s bushes perished/cracked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 116,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in n/s and o/s lower wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 108,065 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/r top anti-roll-bar drop link dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 104,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 97,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,726 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 61,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,026 miles

ALL TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 52,415 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,771 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 51,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 49,541 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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W308 XNS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W308 XNS, 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 W308 XNS registered?

W308 XNS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W308 XNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W308 XNS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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