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W881 WAD

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,074 mi
Last recorded117,074 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 WAD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2021 117,074 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated inner sills (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,797 miles

both front brakes are binding slightly

many rear suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

near side rear anti roll bar stabilizer dust covers are deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2020 113,797 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brakes are binding slightly

many rear suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

near side rear anti roll bar stabilizer dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 179,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

both sides outer sills/seam areas rusty [full inspection not possible due to plastic covers fitted over]

general under body corrosion in places

Fail 6 Apr 2019 179,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 110,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 108,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion forming on underside and components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,792 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal and is binding (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015 101,394 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

PAS fluid below the minimum mark.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 96,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate has slight damage

n/s number plate light needed a tap to come on

o/s/r brake pipe is corroding

power steering fluid level is on minimum

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,756 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 82,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,556 miles

strong advise n/s/f tre worn on inner edge 2mm

strong advise n/s/r tyre very close to the limit

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn on the edges (2mm)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damp around PAS rack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,380 miles

advise front and rear pads low

advise handbrake travel

advise rear discs getting corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,258 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK ARM LOWER JOINT

Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,969 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 WAD is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W881 WAD, 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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W881 WAD is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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