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ECC 909

1965 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,946 mi
Last recorded90,946 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1965 Jaguar S-type57,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECC 909
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,946 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 90,945 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 90,934 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,861 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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ECC 909 is a 1965 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1965 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 57,153 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 ECC 909, 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 61 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ECC 909?

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What year was ECC 909 registered?

ECC 909 is a 1965 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 August 1965.

Is ECC 909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECC 909 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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