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SL05 GPU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,013 mi
Last recorded75,013 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 GPU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,013 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,635 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,635 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,694 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 48,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,804 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,016 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,311 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,347 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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SL05 GPU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SL05 GPU, 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 SL05 GPU registered?

SL05 GPU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is SL05 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 GPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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