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X942 VAP

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,920 mi
Last recorded132,920 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX942 VAP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 132,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill corroded (not prescribed area)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Various rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 128,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (tracking problem?) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,496 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 122,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 116,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 110,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 105,835 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,537 miles

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

eml light indicateing an engine fault

Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml light indicateing an engine fault

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,834 miles

both rear tyres worn low.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,840 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,488 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 85,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,197 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 77,683 miles

rear discs poor on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 67,559 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 67,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 61,199 miles

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

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

bonnet mascot fitted.

fluid leak engine bay.

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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X942 VAP is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X942 VAP, 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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What year was X942 VAP registered?

X942 VAP is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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