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P40 BHU

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 BHU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 98,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 96,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 94,887 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 94,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2008 92,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 90,328 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 80,881 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 80,881 miles

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

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

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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P40 BHU is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P40 BHU, 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 P40 BHU registered?

P40 BHU is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is P40 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 BHU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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