2006 Jaguar S-Type · 6,824 MOT tests
2006 Jaguar S-Type reliability
2006 Jaguar S-Types fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 S-Type years (6,824 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- 34.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 97,370
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,824
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.4% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Jaguar S-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.8%
- Lights and electrics13.1%
- Brakes9.4%
- Tyres6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Steering4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.52%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.28%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.4%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.2%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.15%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.02%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.82%)
Other years
Every Jaguar S-Type year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Jaguar S-Type reliable?
2006 Jaguar S-Types fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 S-Type years (6,824 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Jaguar S-Type MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.52% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.28% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (2.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Jaguar S-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Jaguar S-Type shows 97,370 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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