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S393 KGN

1998 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,592 mi
Last recorded110,592 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 KGN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 110,592 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion front to rear

Fail 3 Jun 2024 110,454 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 104,123 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2011 103,804 miles

suspension components corroding,offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2008 102,444 miles

front tyres for inner tread wear and cracks

Pass 8 Dec 2007 100,063 miles

coil springs corroded,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2006 97,021 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 94,143 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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S393 KGN is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S393 KGN, 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 S393 KGN registered?

S393 KGN is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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