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S5 RDG

1999 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,524 mi
Last recorded89,524 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RDG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,524 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 89,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not significantly weakened

Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,449 miles

corrosion showing to front inner wings/chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,409 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,277 miles

slight play in both rear drive shaft/diff' bearings

slight play in n/s drive shaft inner u/j

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension arms corroded

slight play in rear suspension hubs

Fail 15 Dec 2020 89,115 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front suspension arms corroded

general corrosion to floor pan

Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,981 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 88,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 87,653 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,598 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,565 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,153 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,579 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 16 Dec 2013 75,652 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,595 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,134 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,631 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,719 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,113 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 52,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,510 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 47,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,534 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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S5 RDG is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S5 RDG, 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 S5 RDG registered?

S5 RDG is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S5 RDG safe to buy?

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