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R41 RMJ

1998 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,930 mi
Last recorded35,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 RMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 35,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 35,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,249 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 35,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 34,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,151 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 33,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,824 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,865 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,495 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 24,495 miles

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

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

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

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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R41 RMJ is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R41 RMJ, 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 R41 RMJ registered?

R41 RMJ is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R41 RMJ safe to buy?

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