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EIG 131

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,362 mi
Last recorded50,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 131
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 48,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 46,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 45,006 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 43,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,060 miles

All tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shocker bush worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,669 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,721 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,038 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,063 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,053 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 31,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs surface reduced due too rust

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,851 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 29,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2009 27,803 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 23,943 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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EIG 131 is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,908 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 EIG 131, 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 21 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 EIG 131 registered?

EIG 131 is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is EIG 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 131 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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