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V8 OLV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,247 mi
Last recorded57,247 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 OLV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 57,247 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and cracked

Both rear tyres cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Light corrosion on suspension/ subframes

Pass 20 Jun 2020 57,023 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 57,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inner & sidewall damage 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,731 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 56,707 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 56,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,877 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 55,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 55,267 miles

Park brake pads low

Rear discs worn

Slight front brake fluctuation

front pads getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,378 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2013 54,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,821 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit 275/35/18

Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,838 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,256 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 29,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 23,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,894 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 20,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,010 miles

steering column loose

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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V8 OLV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V8 OLV, 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 V8 OLV registered?

V8 OLV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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