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W831 VGP

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,468 mi
Last recorded61,468 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 VGP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,468 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 61,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 60,079 miles

coolant leak from os of engine

Pass 4 Feb 2012 59,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,585 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,075 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 54,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,468 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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W831 VGP is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W831 VGP, 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 W831 VGP registered?

W831 VGP is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W831 VGP safe to buy?

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