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W881 VLN

2000 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,532 mi
Last recorded102,532 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 VLN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,532 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 102,532 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 97,894 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,793 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 92,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,149 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 86,905 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 78,235 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 78,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 73,954 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 73,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2011 68,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 68,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,910 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 65,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 58,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 53,580 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 53,580 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,669 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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W881 VLN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W881 VLN, 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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What year was W881 VLN registered?

W881 VLN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W881 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W881 VLN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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