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R12 AKA

1999 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,347 mi
Last recorded102,347 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 AKA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 102,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,253 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,205 miles

front grill missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,694 miles

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

hand brake travel requires adjustment soon

Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,924 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 70,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,215 miles

hanbrake travel on limit

Fail 12 Mar 2007 62,215 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake travel on limit

Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,173 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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R12 AKA is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R12 AKA, 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 R12 AKA registered?

R12 AKA is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is R12 AKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 AKA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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