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HYH 485K

1971 Jaguar S-type

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYH 485K
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,380 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 68,867 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 68,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,489 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,245 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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HYH 485K is a 1971 Jaguar S-type in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HYH 485K, 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 55 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 HYH 485K?

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What year was HYH 485K registered?

HYH 485K is a 1971 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 November 1971.

Is HYH 485K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYH 485K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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