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X232 VVW

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX232 VVW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018

Body has slight corrosion inner sills and cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2015

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 54,386 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 54,386 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 54,347 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 52,030 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 51,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front fog lights not working

brake pipes cable tied on offside front chassis leg

coil springs showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre cracking on inner edge

nearside rear drop ling has play

offside front tyre worn on edges and tread low

offside rear drop link has play

offside rear tyre tread low

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion/age

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,024 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges due to under inflation

Both front fog lights not working

Brake pipes at offside front of engine bay cable tied together

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in outer wall

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

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

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion/age

Fail 16 Nov 2010 49,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

All 4 brake discs showing signs of corrosion

All 4 tyres worn on edges due to under inflation

Both front fog lights not working

Brake pipes at offside front of engine bay cable tied together

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in outer wall

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

Nearside wiper torn at tips

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

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

Offside rear brake pads getting low due to bind

Offside rear light cluster coated with tape

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion/age

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 46,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,841 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 16,894 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 16,899 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X232 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X232 VVW, 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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X232 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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