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S209 JJH

1998 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,116 mi
Last recorded72,116 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 JJH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,116 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,493 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,696 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,016 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 69,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,788 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,537 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,546 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 67,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 66,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2006 65,776 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 63,919 miles

n/s/r indicater bulb going white n/s/f bottom joint sleight play

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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S209 JJH is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S209 JJH, 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 S209 JJH registered?

S209 JJH is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S209 JJH safe to buy?

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