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APO 189C

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,715 mi
Last recorded23,715 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 189C
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2011 23,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

steering idler bush has slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2010 23,415 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering linkage slightly worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,415 miles

steering linkage slightly worn.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 22,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,660 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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APO 189C is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 APO 189C, 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 APO 189C registered?

APO 189C is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is APO 189C safe to buy?

The MOT history for APO 189C shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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