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L5 PSY

1999 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,200 mi
Last recorded100,200 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 PSY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 100,200 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour FRONT AND REAR INDICATORS (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure DOOR MIRROR (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER AND OUTER SILLS WITHIN 30 CM OF REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEAR SIDE SILLS INNER AND OUTER SILLS BADLY CORRODIED (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DIP BEAM (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high MAIN BEAM AND DIP BEAM (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER AND OUTER SILLS WITHIN 30CM OF REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILL BADLY CORRODIED (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ALL 4 HEAD LAMP LENSES CLOUDY (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEXY PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal LEAK FROM STEERING RACK AT BOTH ENDS (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT OF IMBALANCE (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODIED (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,316 miles

Advise sighns corrosion at both sills

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,541 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 96,535 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,032 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 96,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 89,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,646 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 73,606 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise-front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2008 59,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise-front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2007 43,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,922 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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L5 PSY is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L5 PSY, 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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What year was L5 PSY registered?

L5 PSY is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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