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W838 VGP

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,725 mi
Last recorded50,725 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 VGP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,725 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,138 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,051 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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W838 VGP is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W838 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

How do I check the history of W838 VGP?

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What year was W838 VGP registered?

W838 VGP is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W838 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W838 VGP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W838 VGP have outstanding finance?

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