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ELT 893C

1965 Jaguar S-type

Cream Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,073 mi
Last recorded1,073 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1965 Jaguar S-type57,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELT 893C
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1965
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 1,073 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 10,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

coolant leak

steering box joints have slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2014 10,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

poor washer quality

Pass 1 Jul 2010 10,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 9,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,754 miles

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,538 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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ELT 893C is a 1965 Jaguar S-type in Cream with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ELT 893C, 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 ELT 893C registered?

ELT 893C is a 1965 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 June 1965.

Is ELT 893C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELT 893C shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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