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OUL 722F

1978 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,830 mi
Last recorded89,830 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 722F
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 89,830 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,799 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 88,799 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 88,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,655 miles

pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2015 87,655 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired split pin hitting brake pipe (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps registration (1.1.C.1a)

pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2015 87,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 86,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,287 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 85,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,903 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 79,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,527 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 74,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 71,451 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 71,451 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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OUL 722F is a 1978 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OUL 722F, 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 48 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 OUL 722F?

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What year was OUL 722F registered?

OUL 722F is a 1978 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is OUL 722F safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUL 722F shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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