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W853 VGF

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,057 mi
Last recorded155,057 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 VGF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 155,057 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted, unable to assess corrosion present

Fail 28 Jun 2013 155,056 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

off side front tyre outer edge of tread worn smooth

outer sill covers fitted, corrosion present, unable to assess extent of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 150,874 miles

outer sill covers fitted, corrosion present at rear unable to assess extent of corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2012 150,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

outer sill covers fitted, corrosion present at rear unable to assess extent of corrosion

unable to view front to rear brake pipes under cover fitted and over fuel tank

Pass 7 Apr 2011 145,939 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

near side rear brake rubbing slightly and inner face of brake disc slightly pitted

unable to assess front to rear brake pipes under cover fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 135,488 miles

nearside front washer jet not working

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 8 Dec 2009 135,488 miles

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

nearside front washer jet not working

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Jun 2009 134,226 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 119,048 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 119,048 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W853 VGF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W853 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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W853 VGF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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