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W512 VHB

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,566 mi
Last recorded43,566 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 VHB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 43,566 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 42,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 41,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,593 miles

Front n/s o/s tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,461 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,814 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front n/s o/s tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,896 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 35,896 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,208 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,810 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 31,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,971 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,387 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,029 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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W512 VHB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W512 VHB, 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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What year was W512 VHB registered?

W512 VHB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W512 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W512 VHB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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