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OUI 7698

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,580 mi
Last recorded55,580 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 7698
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 55,580 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front unable to fully inspect some componants as undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 52,685 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 52,684 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track tie rod control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track tie rod control arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 52,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Solid part of rear flexy hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Solid part of flexy brake hose corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,434 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside and suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,307 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,301 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,448 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,557 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,759 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 33,583 miles

1. surface corrosion on rear brake discs inner faces †2. foot brake slightly spongey

Fail 27 Jun 2005 33,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

1. surface corrosion on rear brake discs †2. foot brake slightly spongey

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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OUI 7698 is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OUI 7698, 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

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What year was OUI 7698 registered?

OUI 7698 is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is OUI 7698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 7698 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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