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T140 RPL

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,026 mi
Last recorded75,026 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 RPL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,072 miles

advise both front bottom ball joints slight play

advise brake bind nearside rear

advise offside front tyre wear outter edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

advise both front bottom ball joints slight play

advise brake bind nearside rear

advise offside front tyre wear outter edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,602 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 66,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2008 54,952 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 54,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,824 miles

stone damage screen

Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,487 miles

stone damage front screen

Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,200 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 46,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 1.6mm LIMIT

stone damage front screen

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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T140 RPL is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T140 RPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T140 RPL registered?

T140 RPL is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T140 RPL safe to buy?

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