MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,170 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Body work damage
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak from gearbox
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body work damage
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak from gearbox
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both front headlamp beam patterns starting to smear.
both front tyres unevenly worn and both tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.
both rear tyres unevenly worn.
rear number plate lamps dim
slight play located within steering coloum
both front tyres 9yrs old and 2mm outer edge
offside front pads 2mm approx
offside rear tyre 10yrs old
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres 9yrs old and 2mm outer edge
offside front pads 2mm approx
offside rear tyre 10yrs old
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W968 WTU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W968 WTU, 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 W968 WTU registered?
W968 WTU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 May 2000.
Is W968 WTU safe to buy?
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