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J99 DRY

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,766 mi
Last recorded138,766 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 DRY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 138,766 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 138,759 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 129,865 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 129,862 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 110,569 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

FRONT PADS LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE INNER EDGE

Fail 21 Mar 2016 110,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported NEARSIDE REAR BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OFFSIDE FRONT (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

CHILD SEAT FITTED

FRONT PADS LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,294 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

both front tyres worn inner edge

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

water pump leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2014 95,991 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 94,105 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 94,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,152 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 11 Mar 2009 92,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 5 Mar 2008 84,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 74,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,003 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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J99 DRY is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,695 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 J99 DRY, 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 26 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 J99 DRY registered?

J99 DRY is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is J99 DRY safe to buy?

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