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W728 WAE

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,763 mi
Last recorded197,763 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 197,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear exhaust boxes mounts broken but exhaust secure at time of test

nearside front tyre wearing on edges 225/55/16

offside front tyre wearing on edges 225/55/16

outer sills covered

Fail 8 Nov 2017 197,765 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear exhaust boxes mounts broken but exhaust secure at time of test

nearside front tyre wearing on edges 225/55/16

offside front tyre wearing on edges 225/55/16

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Nov 2016 186,890 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner x 2 (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

Fail 31 Oct 2016 186,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer stay bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer stay bar (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner x 2 (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2015 179,056 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 179,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 167,222 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 166,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 157,086 miles

Rear coil springs rusty

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R tyre 1.6mm

O/S/F tyre worn outer edge

O/S/R tyre 2mm

Fail 15 Jul 2013 157,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R tyre 1.6mm

O/S/F tyre worn outer edge

O/S/R tyre 2mm

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2012 152,793 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 147,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 147,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 141,242 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 135,256 miles

light rust on brake pipes

offside front tyre close to legal limits

offside rear tyre close to legal limits

Pass 24 Jul 2008 126,856 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 116,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 102,572 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine has a water leak

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

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 WAE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W728 WAE, 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 WAE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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