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W731 RRJ

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 RRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 120,147 miles

all metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

all welding repairs undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 10 Oct 2016 120,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

all metal brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Oct 2015 114,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,186 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 111,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,601 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,658 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2011 100,378 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,133 miles

both front brake pipes greased

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads look low advise strip & check

Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,029 miles

metal brake pipes well greased

Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,120 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 90,117 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 84,772 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 83,613 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,231 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 77,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 74,071 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 74,006 miles

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

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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W731 RRJ is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W731 RRJ, 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 W731 RRJ registered?

W731 RRJ is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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