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UAA 787

1971 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,732 mi
Last recorded29,732 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAA 787
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 29,732 miles

Parking brake poor.

Pass 11 Jul 2024 29,062 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play To rack pinion. (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 May 2024 29,058 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 27,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 26,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 25,203 miles

Long parking brake travel.

Pass 31 Mar 2020 24,313 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,496 miles

Exhaust baffles rattling.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,743 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,352 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 20,352 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,961 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 18,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,270 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,570 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,071 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 16,071 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 15,588 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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UAA 787 is a 1971 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UAA 787, 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 UAA 787 registered?

UAA 787 is a 1971 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 February 1971.

Is UAA 787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAA 787 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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