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P550 UFB

1996 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,087 mi
Last recorded95,087 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xk19,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 UFB
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 95,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 95,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2010 87,382 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 87,382 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 84,574 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,632 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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P550 UFB is a 1996 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 19,703 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 P550 UFB, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P550 UFB registered?

P550 UFB is a 1996 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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