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W728 VGP

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,911 mi
Last recorded124,911 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 VGP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,911 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 123,659 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 122,293 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 119,137 miles

Engine appears to have an air leak on induction system.

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

Offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Screw in offside rear tyre (inside edge)

Slight play top and bottom in offside rear wheel with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 119,131 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine appears to have an air leak on induction system.

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

Offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Screw in offside rear tyre (inside edge)

Slight play top and bottom in offside rear wheel with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 115,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 110,833 miles

Slight play/movement top and bottom in passenger side front wheel.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 110,831 miles

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

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

Slight play/movement top and bottom in passenger side front wheel.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 104,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 97,637 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 97,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W728 VGP is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W728 VGP, 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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W728 VGP is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W728 VGP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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