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H856 CHR

1990 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,731 mi
Last recorded169,731 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 Jaguar S-type92,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH856 CHR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2010 169,731 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 165,099 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 165,098 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 160,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 154,583 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 147,780 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 147,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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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H856 CHR is a 1990 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 92,971 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 H856 CHR, 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 36 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 H856 CHR registered?

H856 CHR is a 1990 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H856 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H856 CHR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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