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NO02 OSH

2008 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests44 (33 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,861 mi
Last recorded142,861 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar S-type52,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO02 OSH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

33 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 142,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills all 4 jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2025 108,995 miles

All Shock absorbers are heavily corroded

Exhaust is heavily corroded at joints and hangers

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 138,695 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable and all rear suspension parts heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 107,516 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 132,671 miles

OIL LEAK LOTS OF CORROSION UNDER CAR AND SILLS

Fail 15 Mar 2024 132,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK LOTS OF CORROSION UNDER CAR AND SILLS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 127,842 miles

BAD OIL LEAK BAD WATER LEAK

Pass 19 Dec 2022 100,926 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 100,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 120,754 miles

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

under vehicle is heavily underseal and has under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2022 120,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

under vehicle is heavily underseal and has under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,278 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 95,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,287 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 109,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 92,784 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 92,783 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,251 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 105,246 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,626 miles

Oil leak ()

reduced dampening affect to front shock absorbers

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,494 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 84,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,595 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 101,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,053 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2016 100,756 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,233 miles

under trays

Pass 13 May 2015 98,999 miles

Oil leak

wipers worn slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,741 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2013 60,231 miles

front discs worn

near side front tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,904 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 51,904 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 86,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 40,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,603 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,349 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,478 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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NO02 OSH is a 2008 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NO02 OSH, 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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NO02 OSH is a 2008 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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