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R30 OPS

2006 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,923 mi
Last recorded109,923 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 OPS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 109,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes of rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2026 109,863 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH rear track rod arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes of rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 107,830 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH rear track arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,955 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 105,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH rear track rod arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,996 miles

BOTH front track rod end boots deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 99,443 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,326 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 95,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 m left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,492 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 61,758 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 61,753 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 54,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,469 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 34,484 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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R30 OPS is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,291 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 R30 OPS, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R30 OPS is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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