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B8 PVW

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,968 mi
Last recorded67,968 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PVW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,097 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 65,097 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,272 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,267 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,691 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 57,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,310 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,636 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 33,636 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,549 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 29,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,401 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,404 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,534 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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B8 PVW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,908 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 B8 PVW, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 PVW registered?

B8 PVW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is B8 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 PVW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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