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V8 RXL

2007 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,010 mi
Last recorded86,010 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar S-type68,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 RXL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 86,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 82,186 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 80,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,769 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 Aug 2020 73,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low points down (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition adapted system fitted no boxes fitted too much noise emitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 73,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 73,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,203 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 70,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,838 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 59,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 48,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Small cracks in offside front tyre but no cords/ply visable.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Small cracks in offside front tyre but no cords/ply visable.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,943 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 28,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,280 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 RXL is a 2007 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,411 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 RXL, 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 19 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 RXL registered?

V8 RXL is a 2007 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is V8 RXL safe to buy?

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