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EFD 780B

1990 Jaguar S-type

White Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,790 mi
Last recorded25,790 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Jaguar S-type92,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 780B
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 25,262 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 24,667 miles

slight play in steering box mounting

Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,781 miles

leak on power steering box

osf out rigger corroded

perishing to fuel pipe

play in osf lower shock bush

play in rear hub asms

Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,152 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 22,149 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,135 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,131 miles

Coolant leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear silencers slightly hitting body

Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,077 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 21,565 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,327 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 21,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 20,843 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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EFD 780B is a 1990 Jaguar S-type in White with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 92,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFD 780B, 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 36 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 EFD 780B registered?

EFD 780B is a 1990 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 October 1990.

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The MOT history for EFD 780B shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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