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W778 PTS

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 PTS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,073 miles

Both rear back box exhaust brackets split but still secure

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to chassis/axles/underbody

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

General ageing/perishing to all suspension components/bushes

Nearside Front Lower Sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S/R and O/S/R (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,770 miles

corrosion to n/s/f lower sill

exhaust system corroded in places

fuel cap mechanism stiff

n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode in places

n/s/r tyre slight perish

o/s/f wheel slight flat spot to rim

steering and suspension shows age related wear and corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2015 85,204 miles

catalist converter internal loose

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f sill corroded

steering and suspension corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all steering and suspension systems corroded

exhaust rubbers missing on rear but system has bin suported

exhaust system corroded in places

Fail 18 Nov 2013 82,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all steering and suspension systems corroded

exhaust rubbers missing on rear but system has bin suported

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,482 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 80,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,383 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 78,383 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,202 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,559 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 75,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,971 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 11 May 2006 45,428 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2005 40,086 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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W778 PTS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W778 PTS, 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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W778 PTS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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