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W492 WAM

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,290 mi
Last recorded145,290 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 WAM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 145,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 141,461 miles

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

outer sills have sill covers

Pass 22 May 2015 139,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2015 139,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery not fixed, but cannot move

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 May 2014 132,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 132,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 129,207 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 129,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 123,495 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 116,151 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 107,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,065 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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W492 WAM is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W492 WAM, 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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W492 WAM is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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