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A16 SAF

1999 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,980 mi
Last recorded122,980 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SAF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 122,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,486 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 120,483 miles

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 118,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 118,853 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 117,839 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 117,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 115,394 miles

gear selctor faulty, n/s/r tyre perished o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 25 Jun 2010 115,394 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

gear selctor faulty, n/s/r tyre perished o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2009 107,017 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 107,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 98,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,065 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 78,972 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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A16 SAF is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 86,446 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 A16 SAF, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 SAF registered?

A16 SAF is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is A16 SAF safe to buy?

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