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X908 VDN

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,687 mi
Last recorded71,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 VDN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,687 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 65,929 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,793 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 54,791 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,399 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 44,397 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,783 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 40,412 miles

Just passed front brake imbalance.

Offside front lower ball joint has slight play.

Fail 6 Sep 2005 40,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight 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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X908 VDN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X908 VDN, 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

How do I check the history of X908 VDN?

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What year was X908 VDN registered?

X908 VDN is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X908 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X908 VDN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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