2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · W486 FRN
2000 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2000. Recorded mileage 100,360 miles. MOT valid until 18/07/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2967cc
W486 FRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 100,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
W486 FRN Mileage History
- 20/07/202390,933 mi
- 27/06/202495,255 mi+4,322 mi
- 27/06/202495,271 mi+16 mi
- 12/07/202598,747 mi+3,476 mi
- 11/07/2026100,360 mi+1,613 mi
Average of roughly 3,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W486 FRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Jaguar S-Type (W486 FRN) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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