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GJR 966

1988 Jaguar Xk

Silver Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,537 mi
Last recorded42,537 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xk38,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJR 966
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 42,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,441 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 42,441 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

handbrake down on output

rear brake flexy has rubbed body

very slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,800 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,315 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,701 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,423 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 36,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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GJR 966 is a 1988 Jaguar Xk in Silver with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 38,273 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 GJR 966, 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 38 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 GJR 966 registered?

GJR 966 is a 1988 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is GJR 966 safe to buy?

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