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W493 RNU

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,216 mi
Last recorded80,216 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 RNU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 48,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 38,203 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 29,971 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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W493 RNU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W493 RNU, 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 W493 RNU registered?

W493 RNU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W493 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W493 RNU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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