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MSU 414

1988 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,047 mi
Last recorded20,047 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xk38,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 414
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,047 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 20,042 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 9,841 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 9,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 9,788 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,962 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 May 2007 8,316 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2006 8,106 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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MSU 414 is a 1988 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 38,273 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 MSU 414, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSU 414 registered?

MSU 414 is a 1988 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is MSU 414 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSU 414 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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