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ESJ 423

1997 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,003 mi
Last recorded4,003 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xk44,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 423
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 4,003 miles

Underside of vehicle is heavily coated with underseal

Fail 13 Feb 2019 4,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle is heavily coated with underseal

Pass 23 Feb 2017 3,888 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 3,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 3,033 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 1,451 miles

Oil leak

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 643 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 319 miles

near side steering inner track rod end slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2010 319 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side steering inner track rod end slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2009 267 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

under side heavily undersealed

upper steering universal joint slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2008 165 miles

Underside of vehicle under-sealed prior to test.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,478 miles

corrosion evident around floorpan area, ( non structural )

Pass 12 Jul 2005 72,112 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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ESJ 423 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ESJ 423, 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.

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What year was ESJ 423 registered?

ESJ 423 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is ESJ 423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESJ 423 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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