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ST55 VHL

2006 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,976 mi
Last recorded62,976 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 VHL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,976 miles

brake effort could be better

Fail 22 Mar 2017 62,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake effort could be better

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,084 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 56,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,352 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner sills/ floor has surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2015 44,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner sills/ floor has surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,903 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,855 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 14 Dec 2011 19,256 miles

front tyres are getting low in tread

Fail 13 Dec 2011 19,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

front tyres are getting low in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,509 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 14,945 miles

small cut in side wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2009 12,536 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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ST55 VHL is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,291 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 ST55 VHL, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST55 VHL registered?

ST55 VHL is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is ST55 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 VHL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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