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ESK 298

1991 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,386 mi
Last recorded9,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xk18,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 298
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,386 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,523 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 8,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,957 miles

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,388 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2009 7,373 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,598 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 4,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 3,533 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,882 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 2,866 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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ESK 298 is a 1991 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ESK 298, 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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What year was ESK 298 registered?

ESK 298 is a 1991 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 18 March 1991.

Is ESK 298 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 298 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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