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RA55 OVH

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,424 mi
Last recorded98,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 OVH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,424 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 98,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 83,257 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,528 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,815 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 74,815 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,953 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,948 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,911 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,211 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,338 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 21,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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RA55 OVH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,908 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 RA55 OVH, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA55 OVH?

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What year was RA55 OVH registered?

RA55 OVH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is RA55 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 OVH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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