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W768 VGX

2000 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,881 mi
Last recorded113,881 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 VGX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 113,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 113,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 105,213 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 87,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 87,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 71,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 59,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 57,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 55,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,738 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,230 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate laminate starting to come unstuck

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 20,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,859 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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W768 VGX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W768 VGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W768 VGX registered?

W768 VGX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W768 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W768 VGX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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