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T159 JPP

1999 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,488 mi
Last recorded154,488 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 JPP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2014 154,488 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both inner sills

heavy corrosion and holes in both rear chassis rails not within prescribed areas and heavy corrosion and holes in nearside rear inner sill not within prescribed area

heavy oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre worn inner edge

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear exhaust box bracket broken but exhaust still supported

play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link close to excessive

Pass 20 Dec 2013 151,329 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to inner sills

offside rear exhaust box mount broken

Fail 19 Dec 2013 151,322 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to inner sills

offside rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 6 Dec 2012 239,993 miles

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

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

exhaust rear mount broken

near side front spot light glass broken

nearside front shock lower mount deteriorated

nearside outer sill cover poorly secured

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Nov 2012 239,989 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

exhaust rear mount broken

near side front spot light glass broken

nearside front shock lower mount deteriorated

nearside outer sill cover poorly secured

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Dec 2011 141,006 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 140,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 131,945 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 119,884 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 119,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 109,102 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 108,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 100,578 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from engine

slight noise from gearbox

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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T159 JPP is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T159 JPP, 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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T159 JPP is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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