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J2 VST

1999 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,626 mi
Last recorded141,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 VST
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 141,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 141,274 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 140,648 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 139,965 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm tread depth. Legal limit is 1.6mm.

Wiper blades clearing but showing signs of deterioration. Replacement advised.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 139,419 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 139,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 137,440 miles

Both rear tyres approx 3mm tread depth across the centre of the tyre.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 135,088 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 131,737 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and bald on edge

front discs lipped

off side front tyre cut in wall but showing cords

rear tyre wearing low close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2009 122,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

sill covers /

slight damage os floor to sill

Pass 31 May 2008 111,310 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brakelight not working no visible wiring

nearside rear brake pad is getting low

slight damage nearside front tyre

slight damage offside outer sill

Pass 15 Jun 2007 99,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 83,623 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges, front discs lipped

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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J2 VST is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J2 VST, 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.

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J2 VST is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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