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VGK 345F

1971 Jaguar S-type

Maroon Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,499 mi
Last recorded94,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGK 345F
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 94,499 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 94,460 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

all 4 rear subframe rubber mountings perrished

both front antiroll bar stabilizer bar rubbers perrished and slight play

both front coil spring struts on front subframe slightly corroded

both front subframe rubber mountings perrished

centre steering rod both bushes perrished and slight play

slight play in both rear hub units

slight play in sterring wheel top bush

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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VGK 345F is a 1971 Jaguar S-type in Maroon with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 VGK 345F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VGK 345F?

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What year was VGK 345F registered?

VGK 345F is a 1971 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VGK 345F safe to buy?

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