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R17 BLU

1999 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,120 mi
Last recorded140,120 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 BLU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 140,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 138,993 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 138,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 129,999 miles

all tyres wearing slightly on edges

slight play in offside front ball joint

Pass 6 Oct 2009 190,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 106,391 miles

slight play to n/s/r link bar,22% inbalance to rear brakes.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 106,299 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play to rear n/n anti roll bar.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 101,566 miles

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 96,282 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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R17 BLU is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R17 BLU, 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 R17 BLU registered?

R17 BLU is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is R17 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 BLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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