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VU07 OBC

2007 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,060 mi
Last recorded186,060 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Jaguar S-type68,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 OBC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 186,060 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 114,676 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly fogy (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under try cover fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 114,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 r16 97y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,855 miles

both headlight lens cloudy

both rear exhaust brackets fractured. both rear silencers slightly loose

engine covers and undertrays fitted

outer sills covered

wiper blades smearing

Fail 14 Mar 2019 108,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both tie rod gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

both headlight lens cloudy

both rear exhaust brackets fractured. both rear silencers slightly loose

engine covers and undertrays fitted

outer sills covered

wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,663 miles

Nearside Rear tyre seems flat

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both boots twisted (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut to the outer wall but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, plus age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,896 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

under tray is fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,935 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate is delaminating

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,461 miles

front number plate is delaminating

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,878 miles

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,245 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 15 Mar 2010 29,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside

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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VU07 OBC is a 2007 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU07 OBC, 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 VU07 OBC registered?

VU07 OBC is a 2007 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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