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5909 BP

1991 Jaguar Xk

Grey Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,711 mi
Last recorded98,711 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xk18,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5909 BP
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 98,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 96,182 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 96,182 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,741 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,935 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,151 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 92,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,215 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,728 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 90,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 90,084 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 89,869 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,268 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,583 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 88,574 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 85,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 84,838 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2008 84,838 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2008 84,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,638 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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5909 BP is a 1991 Jaguar Xk in Grey with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5909 BP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 35 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5909 BP is a 1991 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 18 October 1991.

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