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RK55 BYM

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,263 mi
Last recorded100,263 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 BYM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,550 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,545 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 84,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,410 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,028 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 60,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RK55 BYM is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK55 BYM, 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.

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What year was RK55 BYM registered?

RK55 BYM is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is RK55 BYM safe to buy?

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