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W989 GBT

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,783 mi
Last recorded71,783 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 GBT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,251 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to offside outer sill

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,936 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 67,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,245 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,240 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,289 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 49,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under side of vehical undersealed

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,040 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 39,040 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,933 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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W989 GBT is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W989 GBT, 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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W989 GBT is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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