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T166 RPB

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,823 mi
Last recorded56,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 RPB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 56,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,997 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 rear shock absorbers corroded and slight play in bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on x2 front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s inner sill corroded and repaired with fibre glass in a non prescribed area

Fail 7 Dec 2020 50,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f also slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f and dust prevention boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 rear shock absorbers corroded and slight play in bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on x2 front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s inner sill corroded and repaired with fibre glass in a non prescribed area

Fail 1 Dec 2020 50,964 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front & rear track arms corroded

offside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,521 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

Rear o/s ans n/s track bars corroded / deteriated

Fail 21 Nov 2019 50,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear o/s ans n/s track bars corroded / deteriated

Pass 7 Dec 2018 50,172 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,506 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,129 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 41,719 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,998 miles

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

both front indicators starting to lose colour

both rear brake ferrules corroded

both rear handbrake cable outer casings worn

slight movement in steering column

Fail 3 Dec 2012 40,997 miles

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

both rear brake ferrules corroded

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

both front indicators starting to lose colour

both rear handbrake cable outer casings worn

slight movement in steering column

Pass 9 Dec 2011 38,346 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 38,346 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,173 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,016 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,292 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 35,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,319 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre close to cords on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,813 miles

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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T166 RPB is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T166 RPB, 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 T166 RPB registered?

T166 RPB is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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