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SB55 GRB

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,570 mi
Last recorded108,570 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 GRB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,570 miles

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

oil leak

under body surface rust

Pass 23 Dec 2014 102,965 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,613 miles

1.plastic trim covering outer sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 91,696 miles

1.plastic trim covering outer sills.

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 85,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,469 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,129 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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SB55 GRB is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB55 GRB, 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 SB55 GRB registered?

SB55 GRB is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is SB55 GRB safe to buy?

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