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W971 FWL

2000 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,208 mi
Last recorded70,208 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 FWL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 70,208 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,705 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,663 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 65,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,351 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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,420 miles

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

Oil leak

tracking/ 4 wheel alinement

Fail 24 Jun 2011 54,387 miles

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

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

Oil leak

tracking/ 4 wheel alinement

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,849 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 47,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,016 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 38,842 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,004 miles

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)

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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W971 FWL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W971 FWL, 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

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What year was W971 FWL registered?

W971 FWL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W971 FWL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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