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W718 BAC

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,607 mi
Last recorded155,607 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2022 155,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear slight movement in back wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2021 149,723 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 144,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 140,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 136,344 miles

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2017 136,344 miles

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

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,524 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 132,510 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,295 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

nearside rear tyre wearing

Fail 6 Oct 2015 126,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing inside edges

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 117,912 miles

both sides rear track adjuster rose joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 117,891 miles

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

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

both sides rear track adjuster rose joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,290 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 111,290 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,661 miles

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

both sides rear track rod end dust covers deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 7 Sep 2012 104,630 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

both sides rear track rod end dust covers deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,165 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 97,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 94,933 miles

play nearside steering arm joint of rack

Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,925 miles

play in nearside steering arm joint

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2009 86,819 miles

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

play in nearside steering arm joint

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,575 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 77,557 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,011 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,385 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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W718 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W718 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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What year was W718 BAC registered?

W718 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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