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JAGUAR S-TYPE MOT Pass Rate

65.5% of 4,359 JAGUAR S-TYPE MOT tests pass.

The S-TYPE passes 65.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all JAGUAR models (84.1%).

The JAGUAR S-TYPE passes 65.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years65.5%
JAGUAR S-TYPE pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ years65.5%4,35993,643 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the JAGUAR S-TYPE

The most common reason the JAGUAR S-TYPE fails its MOT is suspension — present in 91.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".

Top MOT failure categories for the JAGUAR S-TYPE
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Suspension91.4%ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment46.9%not working
Brakes44.0%less than 1.5 mm thick
Steering21.8%ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Tyres15.9%has ply or cords exposed
Body, chassis, structure15.8%corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Visibility13.6%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Noise, emissions and leaks12.7%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems8.6%prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Identification of the vehicle2.1%does not conform to the specified requirements

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