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R17 POD

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,787 mi
Last recorded125,787 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 POD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 125,787 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 125,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 124,935 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 122,149 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 112,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,829 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 97,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 93,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 77,098 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,189 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 69,286 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 POD is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 POD, 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 POD registered?

R17 POD is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is R17 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 POD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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