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W731 VGP

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,036 mi
Last recorded132,036 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 132,036 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 132,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 112,425 miles

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

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

some play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,635 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,177 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 97,169 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,234 miles

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

oil low

rear discs worn and corroeded inner face

Fail 26 Sep 2012 95,234 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil low

rear discs worn and corroeded inner face

Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,334 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 92,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,011 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 90,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,207 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 85,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 79,925 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,925 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 66,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2005 58,613 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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W731 VGP 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 63.2%.

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 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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What year was W731 VGP registered?

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

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