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J4 BGH

1999 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,688 mi
Last recorded93,688 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 BGH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 93,688 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and long travel on lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight seepage o/s of rack

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,813 miles

long travel on parking brake performance just passed

Pass 20 Oct 2023 89,115 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 86,866 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges o/s worse (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 78,246 miles

Lift in n/s front lower ball joint

Play in n/s front shock absorber lower bush

Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 75,737 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced both sides poor performance, o/s lowest (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Slight brake bind found o/s front but not detected on RBT

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,938 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,649 miles

Several rubber bushes and dust covers starting to perish and split

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,480 miles

Both rear rear tie rod have deteriorating dust covers

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

TYRES, both front wearing inner edges, n/s front devoid of tread on inner edge, both rear worn close to limit, all tyres show perish cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,258 miles

both rear (adjustable) tie rod have deteriorated dust covers

o/s/r shock absorber has play in lower mounting bush

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,088 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

o/s/r shock absorber -- play in lower mounting bush

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,082 miles

rear service brake has some imbalance and rear pads approx 75% worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,858 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,015 miles

All tyres worn close to limit

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,121 miles

all 4 tyres worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 21,306 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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J4 BGH is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J4 BGH, 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 J4 BGH registered?

J4 BGH is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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