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W529 RKS

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 RKS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,107 miles

Slight corrosion front & rear brake pipes.. Slight wear nearside front antiroll link, rear suspension lower arm void bushes & offside rear subframe front bush.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 96,105 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion front & rear brake pipes.. Slight wear nearside front antiroll link, rear suspension lower arm void bushes & offside rear subframe front bush.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,084 miles

Slight corrosion offside front brake pipe - greased. Slight wear offside rear track arm void bush & nearside rear lower suspension void bushes.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 86,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight corrosion offside front brake pipe - greased. Slight wear offside rear track arm void bush & nearside rear lower suspension void bushes.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,123 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,103 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 66,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 57,403 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,615 miles

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

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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W529 RKS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W529 RKS, 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 W529 RKS registered?

W529 RKS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W529 RKS safe to buy?

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