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B8 SRJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,264 mi
Last recorded54,264 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,264 miles

Both front brake pads wearing low.

Both front wiper blades split.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front brake pads wearing low.

Both front wiper blades split.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,577 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 46,577 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,127 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 37,125 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,313 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 27,313 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SRJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B8 SRJ, 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 SRJ registered?

B8 SRJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is B8 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 SRJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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