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X224 VRL

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,690 mi
Last recorded80,690 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX224 VRL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,690 miles

All brake discsworn and corroded (surface corrsoin from lack of use)

All tyres perished

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pump shows a sign of slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Underside coated with rustproofing (includingbrake pipes)

Fail 12 Mar 2020 60,864 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

All brake discsworn and corroded (surface corrsoin from lack of use)

All tyres perished

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pump shows a sign of slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Underside coated with rustproofing (includingbrake pipes)

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,735 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 60,735 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes in under tray not allowing full inspection

rear brake disks starting to wear

rear subfrome slight corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2019 60,730 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes in under tray not allowing full inspection

rear brake disks starting to wear

rear subfrome slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,150 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 60,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,461 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,637 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 40,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,434 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 38,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,069 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 31,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,069 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,570 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,286 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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X224 VRL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X224 VRL, 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 X224 VRL registered?

X224 VRL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X224 VRL safe to buy?

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