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J88 AKO

1999 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,511 mi
Last recorded96,511 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 AKO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 96,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 87,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 78,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 72,876 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

sill covers fitted

slight play n/s/f suspension

Pass 25 May 2007 66,820 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 66,792 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 59,407 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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J88 AKO is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J88 AKO, 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

How do I check the history of J88 AKO?

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What year was J88 AKO registered?

J88 AKO is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is J88 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 AKO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J88 AKO have outstanding finance?

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