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FDG 477C

1965 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,903 mi
Last recorded40,903 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1965 Jaguar S-type57,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDG 477C
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 40,903 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 38,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 36,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,615 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 35,027 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,200 miles

slight play rear driveshafts

Pass 16 May 2015 33,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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FDG 477C is a 1965 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FDG 477C, 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

How do I check the history of FDG 477C?

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What year was FDG 477C registered?

FDG 477C is a 1965 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 November 1965.

Is FDG 477C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDG 477C shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FDG 477C have outstanding finance?

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