MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Damage to windscreen
Central Centre exhaust sleeve joints small exhaust leaks.
Central Diesel staining to N/S and O/S plastic underbody guards. Possible diesel leak. Inspection not possible as guards prevent full inspection.
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower wishbone inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sleeve joint exhaust clamp fractured / broken. Small exhaust leek.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of tread worn. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Exhaust sleeve joint clamp fractured / partially broken through.
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower wishbone inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of tread worn. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn smooth. (4.1.D.1b)
Central Centre exhaust sleeve joints small exhaust leaks.
Central Diesel staining to N/S and O/S plastic underbody guards. Possible diesel leak. Inspection not possible as guards prevent full inspection.
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Inner edge worn smooth.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower wishbone inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sleeve joint exhaust clamp fractured / broken. Small exhaust leek.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of tread worn. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Exhaust sleeve joint clamp fractured / partially broken through.
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower wishbone inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of tread worn. (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU56 XRP is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VU56 XRP, 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.
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What year was VU56 XRP registered?
VU56 XRP is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 December 2006.
Is VU56 XRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU56 XRP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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