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S51 RRW

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,850 mi
Last recorded46,850 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 RRW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 46,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rose bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rose bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid dark in colour

traction control light on

windscreen washer fluid warning on

nearside rear brake calliper appears damp with fluid but no leak seen under pressure,recommend immediate inspection\repair

Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,504 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 46,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,751 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,459 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,036 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,462 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,252 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,104 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,512 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 43,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,755 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 37,754 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,174 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2009 28,591 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,259 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,340 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 21,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 17,288 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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S51 RRW is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S51 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 S51 RRW registered?

S51 RRW is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S51 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 RRW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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