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R8 KOL

1999 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,688 mi
Last recorded76,688 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 KOL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,688 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 76,686 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,080 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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R8 KOL is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R8 KOL, 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 R8 KOL registered?

R8 KOL is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is R8 KOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 KOL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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