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M88 EME

1999 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,702 mi
Last recorded128,702 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 EME
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 128,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 124,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

minor free play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

slight wear to nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 3 Jun 2010 124,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

minor free play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

slight wear to nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 17 Aug 2009 117,979 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake poor

n/s/f sidelight is dim

n/s/r tyre is worn very low on the inner edge

rear exhaust mounting points are very weak, recommend plate them

Pass 17 Aug 2009 117,979 miles

hand brake poor

n/s/f sidelight is dim

n/s/r tyre is worn very low on the inner edge

rear exhaust mounting points are very weak, recommend plate them

Pass 2 Sep 2008 107,853 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 107,823 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 95,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,769 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 76,593 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 76,593 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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M88 EME is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M88 EME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M88 EME?

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What year was M88 EME registered?

M88 EME is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is M88 EME safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 EME shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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