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M22 RCG

1999 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 RCG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,945 miles

Both headlamp covers becoming opaque.

Holes in floor, inner sill and outer sill at offside all outside prescribed areas.

Layers separating around edges of windscreen.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion hole in floor at offside front in area of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Hole in floor at rear of floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded behind sill exterior trim at rear (6.1.B.2)

One exhaust clamp broken at nearside rear.

Rear seat base loose at offside.

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Surface corrosion on rear subframe.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,507 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and scored.

Build of rust around offside rear suspension lower arm rear bush.

Clamps broken on both rear silencers, not loose.

Extensive surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Hole in outer sill at offside rear jacking point, outside prescribed area.

Layers separating around edge of windscreen.

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link.

Slight play in steering rack inner track rod ends at both sides.

Small crack in centre of windscreen.

Small hole in offside inner sill underside at front, outside prescribed area.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corroded hole in offside outer sill underside at rear, outside prescribed area.

exhaust clamps broken on both pipes into rear silencers, exhaust not loose.

headlamp covers becoming opaque.

offside rear indicator becoming white.

small crack in centre of windscreen.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 93,084 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery clamp loose.

small crack in centre of windscreen.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery clamp loose.

small crack in centre of windscreen.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,290 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

surface corrosion to underside in various places

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,335 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 87,335 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs corroded.

brake pipe nuts corroded at nearside front, not leaking.

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 82,275 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 82,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,410 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,410 miles

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

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

plastic bumper cover not secured correctly on front

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,150 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in o/s/r roll bar link ball-joints

Play in o/s/r upper suspension arm bushes

Slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball-joints

Fail 30 May 2007 56,873 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 56,873 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 49,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M22 RCG is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M22 RCG, 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 M22 RCG registered?

M22 RCG is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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