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MSJ 487

1998 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,558 mi
Last recorded10,558 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xk39,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 487
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 10,558 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 10,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 9,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 7,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 6,564 miles

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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MSJ 487 is a 1998 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MSJ 487, 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 MSJ 487 registered?

MSJ 487 is a 1998 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is MSJ 487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSJ 487 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MSJ 487 have outstanding finance?

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