MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre perished
steering column worn
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm, lower bush boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm, rear bush, boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm, lower bush boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm, rear bush, boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper suspension arm, rear bush boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished/worn on inner edge
steering column worn
Nearside Rear Inner tyre has nail in it
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm, rose joint. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
both sides, beam pattern poor and headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Rear Inner tyre has nail in it
Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded
little reserve travel in footbrake
little reserve travel in handbrake and performance low
metal brake pipe from abs pump rubbing each other
rear disc rusty
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
l/h/rear exhaust box baffel noiesy
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear side reflector damaged
all front metal brake pipes starting to corrode
offside rear tyre low on tread on 3mm
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
offside rear tyre low on tread on 3mm
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
number plates faded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine runs poorly and won't rev, missifres at idle
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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W856 COT is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W856 COT, 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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W856 COT is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 August 2000.
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