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GCY 228D

1966 Jaguar S-type

Gold Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,068 mi
Last recorded18,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1966 Jaguar S-type60,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCY 228D
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1966
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,068 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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GCY 228D is a 1966 Jaguar S-type in Gold with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GCY 228D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCY 228D registered?

GCY 228D is a 1966 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 February 1966.

Is GCY 228D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCY 228D shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCY 228D have outstanding finance?

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