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L44 ROO

1999 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,050 mi
Last recorded163,050 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 ROO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 163,050 miles

Offside Front bumper cover loose at end not likely to detach

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 162,273 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper loose at edge

Fail 29 May 2018 162,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill under plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner ill to outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper loose at edge

Pass 16 May 2017 160,910 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 160,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lf bank (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Rt bank (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive Lf bank (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive Rt bank (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 159,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front bumper loose

Fail 31 May 2016 159,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front bumper loose

Pass 26 May 2015 157,647 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 157,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 156,084 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 154,292 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

O/S/R Tyre BOLD on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 151,513 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inner edge

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Taping noise on engine from timing area

Fail 15 May 2012 151,474 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres bold on inner edge

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Taping noise on engine from timing area

Fail 24 May 2011 148,488 miles

Handbrake high

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 148,488 miles

Handbrake high

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 145,190 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 142,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 137,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 132,357 miles

engine keeps cutting out

off side rack gaitor damp

Fail 11 Nov 2006 132,357 miles

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

engine keeps cutting out

off side rack gaitor damp

Pass 1 Oct 2005 128,859 miles

off side sterring rack gaitor slight damp

slight coolant leak

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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L44 ROO is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L44 ROO, 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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L44 ROO is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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