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P162 PPO

1996 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,172 mi
Last recorded99,172 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar S-type78,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 PPO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,172 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 99,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner sills/wheel arches heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

rear diff damp

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner sills/wheel arches heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

rear diff damp

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,886 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 96,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,931 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 93,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,810 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,632 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 84,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,461 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,363 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 75,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,034 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 66,032 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 62,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,528 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2005 54,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

both rear indicators going white

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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P162 PPO is a 1996 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,476 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 P162 PPO, 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 30 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 P162 PPO registered?

P162 PPO is a 1996 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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