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M18 MRS

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

123,948 mi
Last recorded123,948 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 MRS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 123,948 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Both headlamp aims poor

Front brake pads close to limit

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside mirror damaged

Rear subframe corroded

Temporary repair to both headlamps

both rear track arm gaitors poor

Pass 9 May 2016 121,040 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Offside front brake pipe corroded

both headlamps are damaged temp repair

Fail 6 May 2016 121,038 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both - Headlamps in poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 120,020 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 120,020 miles

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

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

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

both mirrors damaged

os rack boot damp

various body damage

Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,796 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 118,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 114,602 miles

exhaust rusty

rear tie-bar boots poor

Fail 20 Apr 2012 114,602 miles

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

exhaust rusty

rear tie-bar boots poor

Pass 15 Oct 2010 110,193 miles

both front tyres on limit

Fail 15 Oct 2010 110,193 miles

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

both front tyres on limit

Pass 19 Oct 2009 92,221 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 92,221 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear cross axle brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,635 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 77,632 miles

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

front no plate cracked rear disc on limit exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,921 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 68,921 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,348 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 54,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M18 MRS is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 M18 MRS, 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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M18 MRS is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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