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R27 BBE

1998 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,040 mi
Last recorded131,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 BBE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 131,040 miles

CORROSION ON BOTH INNER WINGS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Fail 22 Mar 2024 130,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 130,260 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Steering, suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,874 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 122,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 120,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 114,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,424 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 110,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (1.7.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 105,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 105,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,142 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 90,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,595 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,345 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,424 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,207 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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R27 BBE is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,256 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 R27 BBE, 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 28 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 R27 BBE registered?

R27 BBE is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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