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DE56 VHJ

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,576 mi
Last recorded87,576 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,576 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,048 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,389 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 63,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer clamp corroded (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,071 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 52,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,824 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

O/s/rear tyre almost on tread ware indicator & cracked around inner sidewall.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 24,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/rear tyre almost on tread ware indicator & cracked around inner sidewall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,776 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 17,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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DE56 VHJ is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,291 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 DE56 VHJ, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE56 VHJ registered?

DE56 VHJ is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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