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RV07 DCU

2007 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,293 mi
Last recorded198,293 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar S-type68,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 DCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 198,293 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 198,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 198,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sill cover fitted n/s ..o/s outer sill cover damaged .......

Pass 23 Jul 2024 184,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general corrosion to rear subframe and components

Fail 22 Jul 2024 184,257 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general corrosion to rear subframe and components

Pass 19 Jul 2023 169,633 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to underbody

Fail 19 Jul 2023 169,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 26 Jul 2022 154,776 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 139,254 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 127,928 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 115,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 107,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 99,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 90,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

dampness around steering rack

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2015 82,300 miles

25% front brake imbalance

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front and o/s rear tyre valves slight age cracking

front brake discs worn

heavy age cracking n/s rear tyre valve

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 15 May 2015 82,300 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

25% front brake imbalance

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front and o/s rear tyre valves slight age cracking

front brake discs worn

heavy age cracking n/s rear tyre valve

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 14 May 2014 72,473 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 64,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 64,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,314 miles

Brake pads getting low.

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 42,314 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)

Brake pads getting low.

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,754 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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RV07 DCU is a 2007 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,411 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 RV07 DCU, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV07 DCU registered?

RV07 DCU is a 2007 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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