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MLZ 5443

1999 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 5443
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

traction control lioght on,brake warning light on

Fail 29 Jan 2010 62,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,207 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,359 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,801 miles

n/s/f rack rod joint play

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2008 57,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads low

play in nearside front rack end

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low

play in nearside front rack end

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,252 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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MLZ 5443 is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MLZ 5443, 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 MLZ 5443 registered?

MLZ 5443 is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is MLZ 5443 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 5443 shows 8 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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