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W837 VLB

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,213 mi
Last recorded130,213 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 VLB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,230 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear tiebar dust covers perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2019 126,261 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play front roll bar links

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play nearside rear inner ball joint

Fail 15 Oct 2019 126,260 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tiebar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tiebar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play front roll bar links

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play nearside rear inner ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2018 123,493 miles

front pads wearing thin

front roll bar links worn

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

rear pads wearing thin

rear upper tie bar bush dust covers perished

Pass 3 Nov 2017 120,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 120,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 115,176 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear metal pipes all over (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 112,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,530 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 108,143 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 127,584 miles

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

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

Front brake pads look low...

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,054 miles

Rear tyres close to minimum limits..

Fail 21 Oct 2011 101,926 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear tyres close to minimum limits..

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 101,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 93,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 85,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 76,704 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 76,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 69,676 miles

Front bumper insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W837 VLB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W837 VLB, 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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W837 VLB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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