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S102 LRW

1998 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,806 mi
Last recorded116,806 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 LRW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

all four tyres cracked

various brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2015 116,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 114,267 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,964 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 107,963 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 106,964 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 104,708 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 102,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,768 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 80,738 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 80,738 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,648 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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S102 LRW is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S102 LRW, 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 S102 LRW registered?

S102 LRW is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S102 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 LRW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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