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TAZ 6249

1998 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,275 mi
Last recorded96,275 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 6249
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 91,487 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 91,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 89,736 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 89,723 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,244 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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TAZ 6249 is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAZ 6249, 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 28 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 TAZ 6249 registered?

TAZ 6249 is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is TAZ 6249 safe to buy?

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