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PSU 403

1988 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,503 mi
Last recorded3,503 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xk38,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 403
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 3,503 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 3,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 3,503 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

reverse light permanently illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2009 3,503 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 3,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 3,503 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Screen washer jet loose

Fail 10 Dec 2008 3,503 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Screen washer jet loose

Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,375 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2008 3,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch fluid low

Fuel pipe to front carburettor fouling on wing

Nearside rear parking brake caliper appears to have excessive rotational movement.

Oil leak

Parking brake linkeage fouling on Crossmember and fuel tank, may caused tank to leak.

Slight fuel dampness from fuel pump

Pass 21 May 2007 3,101 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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PSU 403 is a 1988 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PSU 403, 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 PSU 403 registered?

PSU 403 is a 1988 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is PSU 403 safe to buy?

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