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S755 RCL

1998 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,455 mi
Last recorded103,455 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 RCL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,455 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 100,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 100,164 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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S755 RCL is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S755 RCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S755 RCL registered?

S755 RCL is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S755 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S755 RCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S755 RCL have outstanding finance?

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