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GFX 126D

1966 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

41,517 mi
Last recorded41,517 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1966 Jaguar S-type60,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 126D
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 41,517 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 41,504 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 39,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 38,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 37,796 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 37,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 36,747 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,793 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 34,746 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 34,082 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,304 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,304 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,066 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,800 miles

front brake pads very low

n/s/r tyre has a suspect puncture

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing top and bottom

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing side to side

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,971 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,958 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,180 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,046 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,970 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,886 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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GFX 126D is a 1966 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 GFX 126D, 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

How do I check the history of GFX 126D?

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What year was GFX 126D registered?

GFX 126D is a 1966 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 February 1966.

Is GFX 126D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFX 126D shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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