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EKY 492D

1966 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,274 mi
Last recorded65,274 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1966 Jaguar S-type60,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKY 492D
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,274 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 65,266 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 64,343 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 64,140 miles

engine slightly smokey during emission test (not dense)

front and rear valances corroded

fuel smell from engine area - no leaks apparent

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs / suspension arms / hubs - corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings - play

nearside front anti-roll bar mount rubber play

nearside front internal sill corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front bulkhead corroded - brake master cyclinder area

offside front subframe suspension turret corroded

offside front wing corroded

powersteering pipes and hoses wet

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 1 May 2010 64,104 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine smokey (not dense) during emissions test

front and rear valances corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs / suspension arms / hubs - corroded

nearside front internal sill corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing - play

offside front wing corroded

powersteering pipes wet

Pass 18 Apr 2009 63,656 miles

front subframe and mount areas corroded

minor blow from centre silencer joints

nearside and offside front brake discs scored - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear brake discs slight scoring

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside front lower ball-joint cover split

offside front lower wing corroded

powersterring pump, rack and pipes wet

rear valance corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 5 Apr 2008 61,756 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs scored - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar mount bush play

offside front inner wing corroding

offside front wing corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2007 55,717 miles

front crossmember corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs scored

Pass 22 Apr 2006 44,660 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 44,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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EKY 492D is a 1966 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1966 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,927 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 EKY 492D, 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 60 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 EKY 492D registered?

EKY 492D is a 1966 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 May 1966.

Is EKY 492D safe to buy?

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