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J40 PHG

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,922 mi
Last recorded78,922 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 PHG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted at time of test (both sides)

Fail 5 Oct 2022 78,917 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted at time of test (both sides)

Pass 24 Sep 2021 78,872 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,834 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 78,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,803 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre side walls cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,796 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre side walls cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,691 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,663 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,911 miles

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

Tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,365 miles

Nearside front foglight insecure in its holder.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,447 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,272 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,143 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,783 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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J40 PHG is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J40 PHG, 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 J40 PHG registered?

J40 PHG is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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