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J700 MDS

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,176 mi
Last recorded124,176 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 MDS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 124,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 122,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,590 miles

Brake fluid reservoirs wet at time of no visable sign of a leak

Long brake pedal

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 109,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid reservoirs wet at time of no visable sign of a leak

Long brake pedal

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,638 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,813 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

offside front tyre is worn badly on inside edge. On legal limit.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 92,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

offside front tyre is worn badly on inside edge. On legal limit.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 90,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Oct 2009 90,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 31 Oct 2008 88,147 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge, Suggest tracking is checked

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 31 Oct 2008 88,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge, Suggest tracking is checked

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,573 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 63,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 63,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J700 MDS is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J700 MDS, 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 J700 MDS registered?

J700 MDS is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is J700 MDS safe to buy?

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