CarVerify

Free Car Check

W899 SMR

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,702 mi
Last recorded92,702 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 SMR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,434 miles

1.slight play in off side front bottom ball joint 2.off side front tyre at legal limits worn on inside edge 3.near side front tyre wearing low on edges

4.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 5.near side and off side rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

6.slight blow on off side front exhaust box

Fail 28 Sep 2017 84,428 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

1.slight play in off side front bottom ball joint 2.off side front tyre at legal limits worn on inside edge 3.near side front tyre wearing low on edges

4.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 5.near side and off side rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

6.slight blow on off side front exhaust box

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,118 miles

1.front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at front

2.slight play in off side rear shock absorber mounting bush

3.slight play in lower suspension mounting bush

4.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2016 81,083 miles

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

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

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

1.front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at front

2.slight play in off side rear shock absorber mounting bush

3.slight play in lower suspension mounting bush

4.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,698 miles

noise from exhaust aprox 2500rpm

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers obscuring inner/outer sills

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,777 miles

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

air con leaking.

nearside rear light has slight damage.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,197 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 36,010 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,682 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 29,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,360 miles

Brake pipe to offside front flexy corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 25,528 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
Full Jaguar S-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W899 SMR is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W899 SMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W899 SMR?

You can check the full history of W899 SMR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W899 SMR registered?

W899 SMR is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W899 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W899 SMR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W899 SMR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W899 SMR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.