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S197 RRW

1999 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,109 mi
Last recorded119,109 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 RRW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,109 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 119,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,649 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 113,649 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 107,248 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,629 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,369 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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S197 RRW is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S197 RRW, 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 S197 RRW registered?

S197 RRW is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S197 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 RRW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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