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C254 VFS

1986 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,860 mi
Last recorded91,860 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 VFS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 91,860 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,499 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamps X2 as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,399 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 89,373 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,841 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,678 miles

oil/leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 86,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil/leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,631 miles

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

extensive use of underbody treatment

no, plates may be illegal

Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,062 miles

advise both rear exhaust silencers deteriated at time of test ( recommend replacment )

advise nearside front coilspring fractured at base ( owner is strongly advised to offer replacement )

advise offside front anti-roll bar bushes deteriated at time of test ( recommend replacement )

advise offside front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriated at timee of test ( recommend replacement )

advise oil leaks on engine & rear differential at time of test ( not deemed excessive )

Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,514 miles

advise slight blow to offside exhaust system rear clamp at time of test

advise slight deteriation to front lower droplink bush at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 75,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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C254 VFS is a 1986 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C254 VFS, 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 40 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 C254 VFS registered?

C254 VFS is a 1986 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C254 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C254 VFS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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