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N16 URT

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,059 mi
Last recorded143,059 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 URT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 143,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2017 143,057 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 138,491 miles

nearside outer sill welding

Fail 19 Jan 2016 138,491 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside outer sill welding

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,607 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2015 133,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2012 88,128 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

h/brake travel

Fail 13 Dec 2012 88,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

h/brake travel

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,321 miles

slight lift in offside front bottom balljoint

Fail 2 Nov 2010 77,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight lift in offside front bottom balljoint

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,046 miles

all tyres close to limit,front tyres bald on inner edges

slight play at offside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,531 miles

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

power steering pump damp

slight play at offside front steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2006 53,213 miles

slight play at offside front lower ball joint

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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N16 URT is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N16 URT, 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 N16 URT registered?

N16 URT is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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