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W842 VGF

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW842 VGF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 123,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 116,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 112,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside of steering rack oily

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2010 112,403 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine miss firing at time of test

offside of steering rack oily

Pass 30 Dec 2009 110,504 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 106,672 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 106,672 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 100,369 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 93,174 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 93,174 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2006 85,493 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2005 68,999 miles

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

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

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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W842 VGF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W842 VGF, 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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W842 VGF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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