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T138 OVF

1999 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 OVF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2014 96,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,509 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 94,539 miles

Oil leak

sligth oil leck on gearbox

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,047 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 90,047 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 84,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 78,238 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 70,187 miles

Chafing marks on both hand brake cables around the rear suspension.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,187 miles

Chafing marks on both hand brake cables around the rear suspension.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,823 miles

drivers seat belt marked

n/s/r disc inner surface rusting

rear sub-frame and mounting areas rusty

rear suspension and shockabsorbers rusty

sill lips both sides rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,478 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 61,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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T138 OVF is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T138 OVF, 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 T138 OVF registered?

T138 OVF is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T138 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T138 OVF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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