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BSJ 743

1997 Jaguar Xk

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,543 mi
Last recorded1,543 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xk44,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 743
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2006 1,543 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 1,543 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BSJ 743 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,272 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 BSJ 743, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSJ 743 registered?

BSJ 743 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is BSJ 743 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSJ 743 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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