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FAW 145C

1965 Jaguar S-type

Bronze Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,934 mi
Last recorded50,934 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1965 Jaguar S-type57,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAW 145C
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1965
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,934 miles

front to rear brake pipe is slightly squashed

Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipe is slightly squashed

Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,584 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 50,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FAW 145C is a 1965 Jaguar S-type in Bronze with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FAW 145C, 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.

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What year was FAW 145C registered?

FAW 145C is a 1965 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is FAW 145C safe to buy?

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