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W785 UGU

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,150 mi
Last recorded121,150 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 UGU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 121,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 116,998 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 115,406 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 115,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 111,798 miles

both handbrake cables damaged but not affecting their function

Fail 15 Apr 2011 111,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake cables damaged but not affecting their function

Pass 30 Apr 2010 105,599 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 105,599 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 93,695 miles

H/brake has only just met the brake limits

Pass 24 Apr 2007 88,020 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 81,580 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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W785 UGU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red 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 W785 UGU, 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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W785 UGU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W785 UGU safe to buy?

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