MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,833 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front brake slight binding
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight movement on brake pivot joints
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brakes slight bind
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brakes binding stiff to turn
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?
Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.
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HEW 896 is a 1951 Jaguar Xk in Silver with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1951 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 28,552 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 HEW 896, 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 75 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HEW 896 registered?
HEW 896 is a 1951 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 19 February 1951.
Is HEW 896 safe to buy?
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