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T157 DAE

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,057 mi
Last recorded111,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 DAE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 111,057 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection some components

Fail 8 Jun 2016 111,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/*s and n/s inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outter sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,986 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,354 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 97,354 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,746 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 87,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 79,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to check outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2009 76,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 76,921 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/r shock absorber bush slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2008 73,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/r shock absorber bush slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2007 67,421 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T157 DAE is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T157 DAE, 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 T157 DAE registered?

T157 DAE is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T157 DAE safe to buy?

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