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W61 RPE

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,061 mi
Last recorded173,061 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 RPE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 173,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 170,107 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 170,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 163,781 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 163,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 157,494 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 157,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 149,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 148,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 125,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 110,061 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 106,886 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 106,864 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 100,351 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 100,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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W61 RPE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W61 RPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W61 RPE registered?

W61 RPE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W61 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W61 RPE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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