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S40 KJL

1999 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,855 mi
Last recorded92,855 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 KJL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,563 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 84,170 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside body and doors has slight damage but not projecting sharp edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front head light yellowing slightly

off side and near side rear suspension link arm ball joint rubber boots cracking

slight damage to near side off car

slight front inner rack play both side

slight play top steering wheel bush

Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front head light yellowing slightly

near side front tyre on 2,mm

near side front tyre slight side wall damage

off side and near side rear suspension link arm ball joint rubber boots cracking

slight damage to near side off car

slight front inner rack play both side

slight play top steering wheel bush

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,079 miles

engine misfire at idle

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

steering rack area damp

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,140 miles

front headlamp lenses yellowing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,010 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front and rear number plates slightly spaced

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

steering rack is damp

Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,010 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both rear tyres wearing low

front and rear number plates slightly spaced

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

steering rack is damp

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,691 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,691 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

near side front tyre getting low on the outer

off side rear tyre getting low on the inner

power steering rack slightly damp

surfaces corrosion on nearside rear disc

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 51,386 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 14 Jul 2007 39,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 32,502 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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S40 KJL is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S40 KJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 KJL registered?

S40 KJL is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 December 1999.

Is S40 KJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 KJL shows 21 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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