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R159 GGO

1997 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,806 mi
Last recorded87,806 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 GGO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,806 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,332 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge just on limit

offside front tyre bald on inner edge just on limit

Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge just on limit

offside front tyre bald on inner edge just on limit

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,945 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 69,915 miles

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

rearhub bearings have slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,978 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,347 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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R159 GGO is a 1997 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R159 GGO, 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 29 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 R159 GGO registered?

R159 GGO is a 1997 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R159 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 GGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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