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W555 RAB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,947 mi
Last recorded82,947 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW555 RAB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,137 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear light cracked

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,667 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,482 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,521 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 58,521 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,725 miles

Advise:engine oil level on minimum

Advise:signs of engine/gearbox oil leak on undertray

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,651 miles

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)

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,695 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,592 miles

both rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,412 miles

Brake pads wearing low on n/s/r.

N/s/f tyre on 2mm on inner edge.

O/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge. (bald)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,688 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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W555 RAB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W555 RAB, 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 W555 RAB registered?

W555 RAB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is W555 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W555 RAB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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