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R313 HJN

1998 Jaguar S-type

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,185 mi
Last recorded106,185 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 HJN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 106,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 106,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,568 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,584 miles

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

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 20 Dec 2016 101,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,400 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,083 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

underside of car suspension and bodywork starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,209 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,689 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,460 miles

slight damage nearside outer sill

Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,756 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 88,615 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Aug 2008 88,426 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2007 87,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,875 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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R313 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R313 HJN, 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 R313 HJN registered?

R313 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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