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L9 CUT

1998 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,862 mi
Last recorded51,862 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2005
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 CUT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2005 51,862 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 51,765 miles

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

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

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

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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L9 CUT is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,256 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 L9 CUT, 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 28 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 L9 CUT registered?

L9 CUT is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is L9 CUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 CUT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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