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T140 WCS

1999 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,798 mi
Last recorded64,798 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 WCS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,798 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,736 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 64,519 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,210 miles

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

all brakes corroded

all tyres cracking and perishing

headlights poor image

Fail 26 Sep 2017 64,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brakes corroded

all tyres cracking and perishing

headlights poor image

Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,785 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 63,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,054 miles

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

o/s/f fog light n/w

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,143 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,115 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 59,595 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 59,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,326 miles

offside front fog lamp inoiperative

Fail 30 May 2008 58,317 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front fog lamp inoiperative

Pass 25 May 2007 57,681 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 55,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WCS is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WCS, 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 T140 WCS registered?

T140 WCS is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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