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HXA 131E

1996 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,431 mi
Last recorded6,431 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Jaguar S-type78,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXA 131E
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 6,431 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal cracking

slight wear in offside inner steering arm bush

small amount of play at offside and nearside rear wheels.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 6,431 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal cracking

slight wear in offside inner steering arm bush

small amount of play at offside and nearside rear wheels.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 6,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 5,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 5,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 5,609 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 5,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 5,587 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 5,256 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 5,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 4,567 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 4,566 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s headlamp wiring fouling on tyre

rear exhaust rubbing on driveshaft o/s

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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HXA 131E is a 1996 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXA 131E, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HXA 131E registered?

HXA 131E is a 1996 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is HXA 131E safe to buy?

The MOT history for HXA 131E shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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