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S55 PCG

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,092 mi
Last recorded141,092 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 PCG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,351 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 85,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,575 miles

handbrake travel high

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,546 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Jun 2010 72,741 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,944 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 69,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,797 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,726 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,939 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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S55 PCG is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S55 PCG, 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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S55 PCG is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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