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W596 KAB

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,586 mi
Last recorded36,586 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 KAB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 36,586 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 36,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,674 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,830 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 21,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 20,162 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 20,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 20,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 19,924 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 19,923 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,716 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 19,593 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,330 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,789 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,487 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,213 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,022 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,695 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,854 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,358 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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W596 KAB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W596 KAB, 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 W596 KAB registered?

W596 KAB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W596 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W596 KAB shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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