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W497 EJO

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 EJO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 94,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Front track rod ends corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded/corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on limit (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar joints boots deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear tie bar joints have play on limit inner+outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,595 miles

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

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

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 13 Sep 2017 87,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion showing in places

steering uj slightly tight

Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,356 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,793 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,868 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,780 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,613 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,613 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,035 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 35,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,744 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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W497 EJO is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W497 EJO, 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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W497 EJO is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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