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X185 TGC

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,310 mi
Last recorded134,310 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 TGC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 134,310 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 134,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 132,417 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2015 132,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2014 130,383 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 130,379 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 130,062 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 129,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 125,844 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 125,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 121,062 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 121,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 115,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 109,249 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 102,567 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 95,187 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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X185 TGC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green 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 X185 TGC, 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 X185 TGC registered?

X185 TGC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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