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W68 VLC

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,785 mi
Last recorded109,785 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 VLC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer SILL PANEL RUSTY AND HOLED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC COVER SILLS FITTED, UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILLS PROPERLEY

Fail 5 Sep 2017 109,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL PANEL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL PANEL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer SILL PANEL RUSTY AND HOLED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC COVER SILLS FITTED, UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILLS PROPERLEY

Pass 31 May 2016 109,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,272 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 108,217 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front brake disc's becoming worn

offside front too rear brake pipe starting to corrode(at rear of vehicle)

rear brake pads 70% worn

slight movement in offside rear lower hub bush

Pass 4 Feb 2014 105,218 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,907 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 99,907 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 89,353 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,301 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s number plate light dim

Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside inner rear wheel rim slight dented

offside rear number plate light dim in operation

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,616 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,355 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 63,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded.

Long travel on hand brake.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 43,779 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,447 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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W68 VLC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W68 VLC, 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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W68 VLC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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