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X838 SJO

2000 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,324 mi
Last recorded158,324 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 SJO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 158,324 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 143,181 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 143,177 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 134,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 130,962 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 130,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 130,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 129,117 miles

engine managment light illuminated

Fail 3 Sep 2014 129,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,241 miles

NSF foglamp glass broken

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,354 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,977 miles

both rear brake discs corroded (inner face)

handbrake comes up high

rear propshaft input seal leaking diff oil

Fail 18 Oct 2011 99,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded (inner face)

handbrake comes up high

rear propshaft input seal leaking diff oil

Fail 19 May 2011 91,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted from corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,563 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak (diff)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,924 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 70,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,312 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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X838 SJO is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X838 SJO, 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 X838 SJO registered?

X838 SJO is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X838 SJO safe to buy?

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