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FCG 18D

1966 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,136 mi
Last recorded83,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1966 Jaguar S-type60,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 18D
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,136 miles

All tyres show signs of perish on wall of tyre

Check uniform tightness of spokes on all road wheels

Offside mirror missing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 83,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

All tyres show signs of perish on wall of tyre

Check uniform tightness of spokes on all road wheels

Offside mirror missing

Offside steering rack gaiter badly fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted to nearside filler

Fail 27 Aug 2008 83,132 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 83,054 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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FCG 18D is a 1966 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,927 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 FCG 18D, 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 60 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 FCG 18D?

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What year was FCG 18D registered?

FCG 18D is a 1966 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 April 1966.

Is FCG 18D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCG 18D shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FCG 18D have outstanding finance?

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