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R801 LFM

1997 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,582 mi
Last recorded126,582 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 LFM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2006 126,582 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 126,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

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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R801 LFM is a 1997 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R801 LFM, 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 R801 LFM registered?

R801 LFM is a 1997 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R801 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 LFM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R801 LFM have outstanding finance?

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