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W991 VLB

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,439 mi
Last recorded103,439 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 VLB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 103,439 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 98,589 miles

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,583 miles

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

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

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

`both front to rear brake pipes greased

under covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,366 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 95,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 89,459 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 89,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 85,385 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 83,450 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 17 May 2012 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 May 2011 79,254 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside front tyre has a cut on inside sidewall

Fail 18 May 2011 79,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside front tyre has a cut on inside sidewall

Pass 19 May 2010 74,793 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,908 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,890 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

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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W991 VLB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W991 VLB, 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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W991 VLB is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W991 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W991 VLB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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