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X229 EGC

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,898 mi
Last recorded126,898 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 EGC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,176 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 122,176 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 118,755 miles

Air leak on engine

Fail 26 Jan 2013 118,755 miles

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

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

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

Air leak on engine

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,479 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 114,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 110,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 103,493 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 99,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 99,910 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 94,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 79,940 miles

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

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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X229 EGC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,695 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X229 EGC, 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 X229 EGC registered?

X229 EGC is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X229 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 EGC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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