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P770 JKV

1996 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,142 mi
Last recorded113,142 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar S-type78,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 JKV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 113,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,363 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 90,780 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 90,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,925 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,040 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 85,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,290 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 81,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 78,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,182 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 75,182 miles

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

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack mounting bushes.

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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P770 JKV is a 1996 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P770 JKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P770 JKV registered?

P770 JKV is a 1996 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P770 JKV safe to buy?

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