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PIL 4685

1999 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,019 mi
Last recorded105,019 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 4685
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 105,019 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 105,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,968 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 98,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,741 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 94,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 86,052 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 77,946 miles

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

noise on n/s/f suspension

Fail 17 Sep 2007 77,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

emissions not testit exhaust leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2006 72,551 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 65,916 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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PIL 4685 is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PIL 4685, 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 PIL 4685 registered?

PIL 4685 is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is PIL 4685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 4685 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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