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M40 SGH

1999 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,883 mi
Last recorded85,883 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 SGH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,883 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 85,882 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 75,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,859 miles

reverse lights stay on in park

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,445 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,050 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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M40 SGH is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M40 SGH, 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 M40 SGH registered?

M40 SGH is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M40 SGH safe to buy?

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