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SO55 MRV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,805 mi
Last recorded188,805 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 MRV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 188,805 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 188,805 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 163,475 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 163,465 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 140,801 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 140,801 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 120,916 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 120,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,825 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 98,825 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2012 85,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,859 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions so low, gas analysar unable to pick up a reading.

rear discs inner facia's corodded.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,902 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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SO55 MRV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SO55 MRV, 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 SO55 MRV registered?

SO55 MRV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is SO55 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 MRV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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