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W826 WGJ

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,091 mi
Last recorded152,091 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 WGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 152,091 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 152,035 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 149,669 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 138,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre worn inner edges

o/s/f tyre slight cut outter wall

o/s/r lens slight damaged also stop lamps 4 out of 5 works now and then advised customer to get it double checked

steering rack leaking slightly

tyres 225/55/16

Pass 30 Jul 2012 127,390 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 127,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

small cut in n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 2 Jul 2011 115,339 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 103,219 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 103,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,292 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 92,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 90,681 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 97,408 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 93,911 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 88,804 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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W826 WGJ is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W826 WGJ, 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 W826 WGJ registered?

W826 WGJ is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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