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R986 GFV

1997 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,151 mi
Last recorded79,151 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 GFV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,151 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 79,151 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,556 miles

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

traction light on dashboard

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,430 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,788 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 60,788 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 58,021 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Nearside inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight imbalance on front brake's

Wiper blade splitting slightly

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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R986 GFV is a 1997 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R986 GFV, 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 29 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 R986 GFV registered?

R986 GFV is a 1997 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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