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X987 SKE

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,284 mi
Last recorded39,284 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 SKE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 39,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Feb 2024 38,618 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 38,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar and upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar and upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 38,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 37,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 37,177 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,620 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,706 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,398 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,126 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 29,498 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,989 miles

rear no plate slightly distorted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,798 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

park brake travel high

rear registration plate destorted

slight miosture around transmission

Fail 1 Sep 2009 25,798 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

park brake travel high

rear registration plate destorted

slight miosture around transmission

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,752 miles

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

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

park brake close to end of reserve travel

slight oil moisture around gear box

slight play in steering rack

wear on rear tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,544 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

general moisture around gearbox

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,066 miles

Oil leak

light corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 24 Aug 2005 15,788 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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X987 SKE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X987 SKE, 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 X987 SKE registered?

X987 SKE is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X987 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X987 SKE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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