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SJI 5439

1999 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,262 mi
Last recorded72,262 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 5439
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 72,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 71,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,492 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 71,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 71,012 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 71,012 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,616 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - WHEEL ARCHES (5.2.6)

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,616 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - WHEEL ARCHES (5.2.6)

Surface rust under-side of chassis

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format FRONT & REAR (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,645 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / drain hole (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SURFACE RUST UNDER-SIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,645 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / drain hole (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SURFACE RUST UNDER-SIDE OF VEHICLE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 68,047 miles

n/s and o/s front bottom bushs slight play

Fail 16 May 2011 67,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s and o/s front bottom bushs slight play

Pass 4 May 2010 66,460 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,400 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,973 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 6 Apr 2006 56,362 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 56,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SJI 5439 is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJI 5439, 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 SJI 5439 registered?

SJI 5439 is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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