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CYV 739C

1965 Jaguar S-type

Gold Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,703 mi
Last recorded47,703 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1965 Jaguar S-type57,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYV 739C
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1965
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 47,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 46,851 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 46,846 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,172 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 45,172 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

co too high

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,757 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 38,757 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

brake fluid light stying on

excessive coolant leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on the tread

Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,433 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 38,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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CYV 739C is a 1965 Jaguar S-type in Gold with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 57,153 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 CYV 739C, 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 61 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CYV 739C registered?

CYV 739C is a 1965 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 May 1965.

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