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W656 EPU

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,243 mi
Last recorded96,243 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 EPU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,243 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 94,427 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 90,790 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,469 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,967 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 60,967 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 60,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,715 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,839 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 43,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 40,896 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,139 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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W656 EPU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W656 EPU, 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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W656 EPU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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