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W895 BRN

2000 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

127,817 mi
Last recorded127,817 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW895 BRN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 127,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 127,817 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,963 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 124,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill in wheel arch large hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from gearbox bell housing to engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 124,540 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 124,519 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened where bottom arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill under car extensively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill under car extensively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2021 123,809 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 123,809 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both needs buffing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill behind side skirt (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 122,242 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 122,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,260 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 121,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,859 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 120,859 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 119,869 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 117,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2015 117,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,352 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 115,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both nsr and offside front tyres slightly cracking on outer wall

handbrake performance only just reached

Fail 22 Aug 2014 115,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,120 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 112,120 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 111,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 106,832 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 106,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no spare wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2009 105,127 miles

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

air bag light flashing.

both rear tyres starting to get low.

offside tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

slight damage to offside outer sill.

Fail 24 May 2008 102,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 102,400 miles

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)

Offside rear brake binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,468 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 98,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 95,280 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 95,280 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 89,068 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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W895 BRN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 W895 BRN, 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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W895 BRN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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