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V262 FPB

1998 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,113 mi
Last recorded101,113 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar S-type89,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 FPB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,406 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 99,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 95,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,353 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 70,648 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 65,975 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 65,973 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,715 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 57,715 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,737 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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V262 FPB is a 1998 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V262 FPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V262 FPB registered?

V262 FPB is a 1998 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is V262 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V262 FPB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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