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FL57 FXT

2008 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar S-type52,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 FXT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 90,385 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 90,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing this tyre is also has low tread on edges. 225.55.16 95W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 73,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wish bone. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing this tyre is also has low tread on edges. 225.55.16 95W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 55,982 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 55,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 47,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,509 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,279 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 52,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013
Fail 19 Jun 2013 26,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,212 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 16,829 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,829 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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FL57 FXT is a 2008 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 52,822 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 FL57 FXT, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL57 FXT registered?

FL57 FXT is a 2008 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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