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DIG 8977

1999 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,286 mi
Last recorded184,286 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8977
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 184,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 176,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 171,385 miles

hand brake near end of travel

Fail 11 Sep 2009 171,335 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 151,564 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 136,913 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 136,912 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 122,242 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 122,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 95,921 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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DIG 8977 is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DIG 8977, 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 DIG 8977 registered?

DIG 8977 is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is DIG 8977 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8977 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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