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2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,746 mi
Last recorded122,746 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 VPN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 122,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 122,745 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r door will not lock

Pass 30 Apr 2012 120,112 miles

Corrosio of N/S/R and O/S/R inner sills/chassis.

Corrosion of both front brake discs.

Corrosion of other brake pipes.

Engine management light comes on intermittantly.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight movement in O/S/F hub/wheel bearing assembly.

Slight movement in O/S/F wheel bearing / hub assembly.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 120,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Corrosio of N/S/R and O/S/R inner sills/chassis.

Corrosion of both front brake discs.

Corrosion of other brake pipes.

Engine management light staying on.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight movement in O/S/F hub/wheel bearing assembly.

Slight movement in O/S/F wheel bearing / hub assembly.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 117,492 miles

Exhaust box rear hanger broken at body

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

Front brake discs have rust covering surfaces,efficiency good

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 117,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust box rear hanger broken at body

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,280 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres on/near limit...POOR

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,537 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,331 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2008 77,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,860 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlights "seem dim"

oil leak

rear tyres ON LIMIT

Pass 14 Jan 2006 53,997 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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X138 VPN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X138 VPN, 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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X138 VPN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 October 2000.

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