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WJ06 VTC

2006 Jaguar S-type

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,118 mi
Last recorded97,118 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VTC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber becoming soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lights dull

Fail 25 Jun 2019 97,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber becoming soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lights dull

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,169 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 87,169 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,754 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 53,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,892 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,418 miles

front tyrese worn on inner edges

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 3 Jul 2013 46,418 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

front tyrese worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,167 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside wiper split

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,278 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,990 miles

front wipers starting to split

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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WJ06 VTC is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Gold 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 WJ06 VTC, 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 WJ06 VTC registered?

WJ06 VTC is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is WJ06 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 VTC 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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