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W973 WTU

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,961 mi
Last recorded88,961 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 WTU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,961 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,293 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,637 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,822 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system rusty (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front side marker lens missing

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage by rack damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides rear track control arm boots split

underside at rear rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system rusty (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front side marker lens missing

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe by rack damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both sides- track control arm boots split

underside at rear rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,999 miles

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

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

Rear both sides track control arm bushes boots split

Fail 29 Jul 2015 78,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

both sides rear track control arm bush boots split

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2013 78,590 miles

near side and off side rear tie rod bush dust cover split

near side front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Fail 23 Aug 2013 78,590 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

near side and off side rear tie rod bush dust cover split

near side front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,891 miles

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

off side front bumper reflector missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,906 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,581 miles

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

o/s/f marker light broken

signs of corrosion to both rear brake ferrules

signs of fluid around o/s steering rack

water damage to rear no plate

wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,536 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 43,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,650 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 36,523 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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W973 WTU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W973 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 W973 WTU registered?

W973 WTU is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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