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W851 VGF

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,753 mi
Last recorded112,753 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 VGF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 112,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,843 miles

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

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 21 Sep 2016 105,843 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,356 miles

Nearside front fog/driving light not working

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

Wiperblades worn

Fail 30 Sep 2015 105,356 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog/driving light not working

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

Wiperblades worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,465 miles

both front metal b/pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,914 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,914 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2009 93,791 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 93,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 89,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 89,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 85,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 820,551 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 82,055 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 13 Oct 2005 77,729 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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W851 VGF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W851 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W851 VGF registered?

W851 VGF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W851 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 VGF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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