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A3 VBP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

97,307 mi
Last recorded97,307 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VBP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2016 97,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak from gearbox area

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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A3 VBP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 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 A3 VBP, 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 23 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 A3 VBP registered?

A3 VBP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is A3 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VBP shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 VBP have outstanding finance?

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