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J700 RGS

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,121 mi
Last recorded124,121 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 RGS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 124,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 118,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 118,834 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 114,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Fail 15 Nov 2008 114,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Mar 2007 105,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 93,169 miles

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

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

front brakes out balance upto 24%

Fail 1 Mar 2006 92,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil below minimum

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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J700 RGS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J700 RGS, 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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J700 RGS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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