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JSS 971N

1999 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,641 mi
Last recorded155,641 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSS 971N
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 155,641 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 153,642 miles

corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2013 153,602 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 153,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 150,882 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 150,175 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 148,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 144,251 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 144,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 133,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 125,100 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 125,072 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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JSS 971N is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JSS 971N, 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 JSS 971N?

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What year was JSS 971N registered?

JSS 971N is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is JSS 971N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSS 971N shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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