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W823 VGK

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,989 mi
Last recorded117,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 VGK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,989 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,834 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 94,197 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,458 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 85,458 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 77,091 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 77,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 67,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,872 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,491 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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W823 VGK is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W823 VGK, 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 W823 VGK registered?

W823 VGK is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W823 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W823 VGK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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