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W78 EWL

2000 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,444 mi
Last recorded143,444 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 EWL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 143,444 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 143,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 135,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 135,191 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 128,083 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 120,302 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 120,302 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 113,872 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 105,350 miles

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

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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W78 EWL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W78 EWL, 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 W78 EWL registered?

W78 EWL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is W78 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W78 EWL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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