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BDO 356

1980 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 1775cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,329 mi
Last recorded4,329 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDO 356
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,775cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2012 4,329 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 4,148 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 4,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 3,822 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,649 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 3,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 3,252 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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BDO 356 is a 1980 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 1,775cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BDO 356, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDO 356?

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What year was BDO 356 registered?

BDO 356 is a 1980 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 July 1980.

Is BDO 356 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDO 356 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDO 356 have outstanding finance?

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