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J33 GJE

1999 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,479 mi
Last recorded84,479 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 GJE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,479 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords******************

Nearside Rear Outer Tie rod ball joint protected in grease

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords******************

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords******************

Offside Rear Outer Tie rod ball joint protected in grease

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords******************

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,131 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,126 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

All four tyres are badly age cracked on side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,657 miles

all 4 tyres old & cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 83,125 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipe rusty

rear exhaust brackets rusty but exhaust is still secure

rear subframe rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipe rusty

rear exhaust brackets rusty but exhaust is still secure

rear subframe rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,421 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 79,416 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,314 miles

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,562 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 63,049 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 63,049 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 59,243 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 59,243 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 26 Apr 2006 52,094 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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J33 GJE is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J33 GJE, 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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What year was J33 GJE registered?

J33 GJE is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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