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VAM 785D

2018 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,689 mi
Last recorded47,689 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 785D
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Propshaft UJ slight play.

Rear differential leak.

Steering box slight seepage.

Fail 6 Jul 2022 47,688 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Propshaft UJ slight play.

Rear differential leak.

Steering box slight seepage.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,894 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside and Offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 45,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside- Both kick ups to OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside and Offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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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VAM 785D is a 2018 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VAM 785D, 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 8 years old, this Jaguar S-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VAM 785D is a 2018 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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