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K228 BAC

1993 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK228 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 116,525 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 116,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 100,782 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 100,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 96,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,999 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 86,999 miles

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

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

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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K228 BAC is a 1993 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%.

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 K228 BAC, 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 33 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 K228 BAC registered?

K228 BAC is a 1993 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K228 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K228 BAC 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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