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S854 SVW

1998 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,254 mi
Last recorded58,254 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 SVW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 58,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,813 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,238 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,011 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,393 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,678 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,725 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

offside and nearside rear chassis slight rustying

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,314 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,291 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 44,288 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,288 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Dec 2005 41,309 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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S854 SVW is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 S854 SVW, 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.

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What year was S854 SVW registered?

S854 SVW is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S854 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S854 SVW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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