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J17 GGJ

2000 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,802 mi
Last recorded119,802 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 GGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 119,802 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracks to n/s front and rear tyres

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

o/s centre exhaust box gas leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 119,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracks to n/s front and rear tyres

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

o/s centre exhaust box gas leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp patterns poor

offside front shock absorber lower bush worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,808 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 113,740 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 113,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 110,095 miles

slight wear in rear anti roll bar to chassis bushes. slight p.a.s oil leak from hose on nearside.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 110,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wear in rear anti roll bar to chassis bushes. slight p.a.s oil leak from hose on nearside.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 104,453 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 105,442 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 100,178 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 100,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,510 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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J17 GGJ is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J17 GGJ, 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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J17 GGJ is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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