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X126 ARX

2000 Jaguar S-type

Gold Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,421 mi
Last recorded145,421 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 ARX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 145,421 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 145,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 4 Jan 2013 129,421 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 127,715 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 127,715 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 123,200 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 123,200 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 114,478 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 99,899 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 99,899 miles

front discs worn thin

Fail 29 Dec 2008 99,899 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn thin

Fail 3 Jan 2008 85,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear lower arm inner bush some movement

rear brake discs inner surface pitting

Pass 3 Jan 2008 85,131 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear lower arm inner bush some movement

rear brake discs inner surface pitting

Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,489 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 56,249 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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X126 ARX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Gold with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X126 ARX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X126 ARX registered?

X126 ARX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X126 ARX safe to buy?

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