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W761 VCA

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,125 mi
Last recorded144,125 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW761 VCA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 144,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 139,778 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 139,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 134,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 129,391 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 129,391 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 120,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 119,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,402 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 114,549 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 114,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 111,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 111,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 108,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 102,359 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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W761 VCA is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W761 VCA, 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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W761 VCA is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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