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W556 RKE

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 RKE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 84,117 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 82,332 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,129 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 80,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,832 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,387 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 79,084 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,924 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,388 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,096 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight up @ down play nearside @ offside front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small oil weep from steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,300 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,238 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,908 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,800 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,794 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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W556 RKE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 W556 RKE, 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 W556 RKE registered?

W556 RKE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W556 RKE safe to buy?

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