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W579 UTF

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,824 mi
Last recorded57,824 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 UTF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 57,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm swivel pin/ bush dust covers deteriorated

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2021 57,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm swivel pin/ bush dust covers deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm swivel pin/ bush dust covers deteriorated

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,251 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,225 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 56,225 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate preventing identification of the vehicle by ANPR (0.1 (b))

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,558 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Oil leak ()

Some slight movement in steering column top bearing and / or mounting.

Nearside Front Tyre perishing and showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Offside Front Tyre perishing and showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,291 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack suspect from column shaft seal (2.3.3b)

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

all 4 tyres heavily perished and cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2017 53,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack suspect from column shaft seal (2.3.3b)

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

all 4 tyres heavily perished and cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine cover fitted

slight damage to nearside front of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,978 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,584 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,583 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,745 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,917 miles

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

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

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

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

suspect front pads starting to stick in carriers

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,322 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,364 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,364 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,056 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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W579 UTF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W579 UTF, 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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W579 UTF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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