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KBY 50C

1971 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,115 mi
Last recorded67,115 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 50C
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,115 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 67,115 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 May 2010 65,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front coil springs corroding

power steering belt slipping

rear coil springs corroding

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 13 May 2010 65,971 miles

front coil springs corroding

power steering belt slipping

rear coil springs corroding

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 15 May 2009 65,207 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 65,176 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sill corroded out side prescrided areas

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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KBY 50C is a 1971 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KBY 50C, 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.

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What year was KBY 50C registered?

KBY 50C is a 1971 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is KBY 50C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 50C shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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