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GSJ 772

1998 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,487 mi
Last recorded6,487 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xk39,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSJ 772
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,487 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slight damage...horn poor..wipers slow

Pass 16 Jul 2011 6,487 miles

rear silencer slight leak

wipers and horn poor

Fail 9 Jul 2011 6,487 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

rear silencer slight leak

wipers and horn poor

Pass 31 Jul 2010 6,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rack gaiter poor... exhaust rubbers splitting...wiring loom perished...o/s handbrake poor...rear engine mounts splitting...steering rack bushes perished

Pass 19 May 2008 6,487 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f rack gaiter clip deteriarated

very slight lift in n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2006 6,487 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 6,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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GSJ 772 is a 1998 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,223 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 GSJ 772, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GSJ 772 registered?

GSJ 772 is a 1998 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is GSJ 772 safe to buy?

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