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J5 THB

1999 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,974 mi
Last recorded121,974 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 THB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 121,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,876 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 117,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,742 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 114,742 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 111,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 111,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,074 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel close to its legal limit

very small lump on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,740 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 87,740 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,627 miles

off side front lower sivel joint has play

Pass 2 Aug 2005 74,801 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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J5 THB is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J5 THB, 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 J5 THB registered?

J5 THB is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is J5 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 THB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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