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N8 BCT

1999 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

283,472 mi
Last recorded283,472 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 BCT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 283,472 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 279,166 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 276,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 269,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 250,642 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 250,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 231,370 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 231,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 213,994 miles

both rear anti-roll bar links worn

Pass 17 Jul 2006 191,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front pads low

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

unable to see inner pads

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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N8 BCT is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N8 BCT, 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 N8 BCT registered?

N8 BCT is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is N8 BCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 BCT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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