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X79 AKW

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

51,003 mi
Last recorded51,003 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 AKW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 51,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner body sill and floor under vehicle corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under vehicle corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear of subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe mounting (rear of subframe) badly perished.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,531 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 46,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,799 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 41,798 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,617 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens misted x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,599 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 33,598 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear seatbelt jammed

Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,910 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 27,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,762 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 22,762 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 18,109 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 18,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 13,915 miles

Front antiroll bar link ball joint rubber covers split.

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

Unable to check seat belt at nearside rear due to child seat.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 13,915 miles

Front antiroll bar link ball joint rubber covers split.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Unable to check seat belt at nearside rear due to child seat.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 7,624 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 2,813 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper arm fouling rear edge of bonnet

Pass 19 Nov 2008 2,813 miles

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

offside wiper arm fouling rear edge of bonnet

Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 70,866 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 49,505 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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X79 AKW is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X79 AKW, 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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X79 AKW is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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