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W852 VLB

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,253 mi
Last recorded87,253 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 VLB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,253 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 87,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,422 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear exhaust box mounting inscuer

slight play in offide and nearside rear suspension

Fail 17 Sep 2015 75,422 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear exhaust box mounting inscuer

slight play in offide and nearside rear suspension

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,192 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

cracks in offside front tyre

nearside front slightly worn and cracks tread

Fail 12 Sep 2014 65,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

cracks in offside front tyre

nearside front slightly worn and cracks tread

Fail 20 Sep 2013 56,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody rust starting to develope

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody rust starting to develope

Pass 14 Jul 2012 51,842 miles

Both sides front & both sides rear brake pipes covered in grease not possible to see any corrosion

General corrosion of front & rear suspension components

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,007 miles

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

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

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

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

steering colum slight movement

Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,003 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

steering colum slight movement

Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,335 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,589 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 63,211 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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W852 VLB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W852 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W852 VLB registered?

W852 VLB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W852 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W852 VLB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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