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N444 BJS

2000 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,982 mi
Last recorded119,982 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 BJS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 119,982 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 119,982 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 119,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 111,422 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 106,733 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 106,733 miles

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

anti freeze leaking from engine

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 97,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 90,793 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 90,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,346 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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N444 BJS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N444 BJS, 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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N444 BJS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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