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S147 MCK

1998 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,771 mi
Last recorded87,771 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 MCK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,771 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,714 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 84,955 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 84,953 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rackarm (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,912 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 82,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 80,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,856 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,730 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,022 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,182 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 70,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,357 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 60,562 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 60,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 53,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 46,163 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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S147 MCK is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S147 MCK, 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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S147 MCK is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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