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X838 VBK

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,112 mi
Last recorded101,112 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 VBK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,112 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 101,091 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 90,814 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake discs. surface corrosion on rear brake flexy ferrules. slight play in n/s/r suspension joints. engine managment light on. corrosion on rear chassis & sub frame.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 89,267 miles

both front & o/s/r tyre treads on limit , advise replacements , worn on edges....

n/s/r tyre getting low...

play at n/s/f shock absorber lower bush , advise replacement....

slight play at o/s/r wheel .....

Pass 2 Jan 2008 81,210 miles

evidence of o/s/r brake overheating , advise brake inspection.....

long hand brake lever travel..

wipers smear.....

Pass 13 Dec 2006 73,492 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 73,365 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 VBK is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 X838 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

X838 VBK is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X838 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 VBK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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