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J55 MGH

2000 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,258 mi
Last recorded125,258 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 MGH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,258 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 125,258 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,396 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 121,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 113,568 miles

O/S/F brake pipe has slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 113,568 miles

O/S/F brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 113,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 108,122 miles

Full exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 19 May 2011 101,034 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

plastic sill covers

Pass 28 May 2010 94,963 miles

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

front inner brake pads worn

plastic sill covers

Fail 28 May 2010 94,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front inner brake pads worn

plastic sill covers

Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,682 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

plastic sill covers

Pass 20 May 2008 84,177 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake discs worn

parking brake lever travel long

plastic sill covers

Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,988 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 79,947 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Near side rear position lamp not working (twins) †Front antiroll bar near side link is worn

Pass 22 May 2006 71,645 miles

Near side front antiroll link is worn †Both front lower ball joints are worn †Both rear shocker lower bushes are worn

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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J55 MGH is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 J55 MGH, 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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J55 MGH is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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