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W979 DGF

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,009 mi
Last recorded69,009 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 DGF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 69,009 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,184 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 68,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Coolant leak t piece on top of engine ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,872 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 66,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 64,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 61,679 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,327 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,115 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,094 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,531 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,515 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,506 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 27,412 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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W979 DGF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W979 DGF, 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 W979 DGF registered?

W979 DGF is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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