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W978 BHJ

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,513 mi
Last recorded103,513 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 BHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 103,513 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,038 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,282 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 85,681 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 85,681 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,503 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 78,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,247 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,247 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,472 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,462 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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W978 BHJ is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W978 BHJ, 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 W978 BHJ registered?

W978 BHJ is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W978 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W978 BHJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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