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X838 WAA

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,987 mi
Last recorded84,987 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 WAA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,987 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,689 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,359 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

child seat fitted to nearside rear so unable to make full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear wheel slightly binding

slight travel on handbrake

water leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 77,359 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

child seat fitted to nearside rear so unable to make full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear wheel slightly binding

slight travel on handbrake

water leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,588 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 74,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,693 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,131 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,420 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,868 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 24,194 miles

Offside Front 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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X838 WAA is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAA, 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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X838 WAA is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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