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R31 JRM

1999 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 JRM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 83,345 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 83,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,185 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

little reserve travel on park brake lever

nearside rear inner brake pad wearing

power steering pump noisey

Fail 18 Feb 2022 72,175 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern on either headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

little reserve travel on park brake lever

nearside rear inner brake pad wearing

power steering pump noisey

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,004 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,995 miles

both front plastic headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust corroding

nsr tyre sidewall perrishing

vac pipe in engine compartment split

Fail 10 Feb 2016 66,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front plastic headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust corroding

nsr tyre sidewall perrishing

oil leak evident

vac pipe in engine compartment split

Fail 11 Jan 2016 66,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front indicator bulbs pale

offside front tyre perished and devoid of tread (recommend replace )

vacaum pipe split

Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

breather pipe split

offside front lower ball joint worn to limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear subframe bushes split

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,162 miles

handbrake not locking out

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

n/s front brake binding on slightly

n/s front tyre tread low and bald on inner edge and near limit

o/s front tyre tread starting to get low and wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2012 61,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake not locking out

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

n/s front brake binding on slightly

n/s front tyre tread low and bald on inner edge and near limit

o/s front tyre tread starting to get low and wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs discoloured and marking up

rear brake pads worn and near limit

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,057 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 48,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,475 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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R31 JRM is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R31 JRM, 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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R31 JRM is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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