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FKV 595D

1966 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,896 mi
Last recorded3,896 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1966 Jaguar S-type60,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKV 595D
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 3,896 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,761 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,761 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 42,665 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 42,262 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,879 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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FKV 595D is a 1966 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKV 595D, 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

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What year was FKV 595D registered?

FKV 595D is a 1966 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 March 1966.

Is FKV 595D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKV 595D shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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