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V6 HDG

2008 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests41 (33 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80.5%

Mileage

132,379 mi
Last recorded132,379 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar S-type52,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 HDG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

33 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 132,379 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 33,474 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2024 32,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 129,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 129,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 31,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,228 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 30,557 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,436 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear visible front sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both rear anti roll bar linkage dust covers deteriorating uppers and lowers

Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,249 miles

both rear tyres on minimum 1.6mm limit

Fail 12 Aug 2020 28,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres on minimum 1.6mm limit

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,580 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,300 miles

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

Offside Front lower rear suspension arm inner bush slight play

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe general corrosion

rear fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,167 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 26,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,957 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,929 miles

Front front brake discs in poor condition /worn/corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,963 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,960 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 23,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid requires change ...orange

plastic sill protectors fitted unable to fully test outter sills

wear and lipping to front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,716 miles

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

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

engine bay and underbody trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,143 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 19,089 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,498 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 16,490 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,978 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,392 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,274 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,427 miles

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 5 Aug 2011 39,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,148 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 2,835 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs & pads worn low.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 60,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,166 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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V6 HDG is a 2008 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V6 HDG, 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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V6 HDG is a 2008 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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