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W556 VLC

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,907 mi
Last recorded86,907 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,907 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDE. (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 73,646 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,069 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,774 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 57,949 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 VLC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

W556 VLC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W556 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 VLC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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