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W778 SJU

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,600 mi
Last recorded144,600 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 SJU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 144,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 134,053 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 127,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 118,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 118,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 114,724 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 114,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 110,849 miles

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

n/s/f tyre punctured

slight play at steering column top mount

Pass 3 Mar 2006 93,492 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 SJU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJU, 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 W778 SJU registered?

W778 SJU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W778 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W778 SJU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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