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SLZ 6808

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,354 mi
Last recorded116,354 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 6808
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 116,354 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 116,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,519 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,957 miles

Nearside MIRROR MISSING

Fail 18 Sep 2017 107,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside MIRROR MISSING

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,155 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 90,153 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,915 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,670 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,805 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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SLZ 6808 is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SLZ 6808, 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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SLZ 6808 is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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