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B4 EHL

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,996 mi
Last recorded91,996 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 EHL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,996 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyrew worn low and edges worn low-rear pads worn low-front pads worn low-both rear cv boots deteriated slightly-slight judde4r at front brakes

front to rear brake pipes corroded-front discs worn-rear discs worn -rear both tyrew low- exhaust system corroded and mountings corroded-front upper and lower ball joints slight play-engine slightly missing when idling-

front to rear brake pipes corroded-front discs worn-rear discs worn -rear both tyrew low-exhaust system corroded and mountings corroded-front upper and lower ball joints slight play-engine slightly missing when idling-

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,247 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,673 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 84,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 80,272 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 80,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,772 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,495 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,791 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.3/4 tread ok

Fail 24 Oct 2006 60,791 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.3/4 tread ok

Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,915 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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B4 EHL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B4 EHL, 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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B4 EHL is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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