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W72 VLB

2000 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,460 mi
Last recorded137,460 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 VLB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,460 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 133,558 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 133,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Underside corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 130,696 miles

Both Rear Brake hoses have corroded metal pipe sections.

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

Wipers do not clear the screen well.

Fail 29 May 2015 130,694 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both Rear Brake hoses have corroded metal pipe sections.

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

Wipers do not clear the screen well.

Pass 6 May 2014 123,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 123,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 114,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 97,654 miles

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

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

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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W72 VLB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W72 VLB, 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 W72 VLB registered?

W72 VLB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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