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W749 VHN

2000 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 VHN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,435 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside rear sub frame bush damaged

offside front tyre worn on edge and sidewall deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside rear sub frame bush damaged

offside front tyre worn on edge and sidewall deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,632 miles

N/S mirror missing

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,756 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,117 miles

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

bonnet safty catch seised all brake disks rusty brake pipes not in clips near fuel tank small chip in zone a

rear subframe rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2011 75,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

bonnet safty catch seised all brake disks rusty brake pipes not in clips near fuel tank small chip in zone a

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,304 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,350 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

lift in both front lower ball joints

wear on all brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,664 miles

as test 121785936291

Fail 23 Aug 2006 51,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion on brake disc / brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,854 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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W749 VHN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W749 VHN, 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 W749 VHN registered?

W749 VHN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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