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V8 RSL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 RSL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,589 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 79,587 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 71,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 69,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 67,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,153 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 63,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,066 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 55,060 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,343 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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V8 RSL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 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 V8 RSL, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V8 RSL registered?

V8 RSL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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