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A8 REM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,412 mi
Last recorded55,412 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 REM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 55,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,876 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,687 miles

Nearside COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK ALL OF THE OUTER SILL

Offside SIDE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILL CONDITION

Fail 22 Nov 2019 54,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK ALL OF THE OUTER SILL

Offside SIDE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILL CONDITION

Pass 6 Nov 2018 53,669 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,873 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,863 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,606 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,504 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,170 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,541 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,453 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,091 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,053 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,402 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 21,697 miles

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

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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A8 REM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 REM, 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.

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What year was A8 REM registered?

A8 REM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is A8 REM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 REM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 REM have outstanding finance?

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