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W626 BAC

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,607 mi
Last recorded126,607 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW626 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 120,606 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,679 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 115,538 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 115,538 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 114,091 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 114,091 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 111,198 miles

damp around o/s/f brake caliper.

front brake discs corroded.

front number plate damaged.

n/s/r door will not open from the outside.

play in o/s/r tie bar balljoint.

rear brake discs corroded.scored and worn.

rear coil springs corroded.

steering rack damp.

various suspension bushes perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2009 107,619 miles

coil springs corroded. o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn low.

various dents and scratches to body panels. heavy corrosion to rear brake discs. damp around steering rack. exhaust corroded. slight play in rear anti-roll bar links and bushes.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,104 miles

slight outer sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2007 94,687 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 94,687 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 66,672 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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W626 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W626 BAC, 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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W626 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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