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MRG 266

1989 Jaguar Xk

Maroon Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

494,597 mi
Last recorded494,597 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xk27,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRG 266
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2013 494,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in offside rear under sill area

Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in offside rear under sill area

Pass 10 Sep 2011 48,981 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 48,981 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,642 miles

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

dampness at nearside front brake caliper/union area, no leak found at time of test.

horn would benefit from attention

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,633 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 44,815 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 44,815 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MRG 266 is a 1989 Jaguar Xk in Maroon with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,862 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 MRG 266, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MRG 266 registered?

MRG 266 is a 1989 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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