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MBY 396

1993 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,015 mi
Last recorded5,015 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xk18,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBY 396
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 5,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,945 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 4,945 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 4,891 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering box slightly damp

Pass 26 Sep 2005 4,635 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 4,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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MBY 396 is a 1993 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 18,556 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 MBY 396, 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 33 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MBY 396 is a 1993 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 30 May 1993.

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