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R281 UGC

1998 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xk39,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 UGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,159 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 88,159 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,303 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre near wear blocks

Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,302 miles

full inspection of brake pipes not possible covers fitted

slight corrision of n/s front floor

slight play in n/s front and rear suspension

Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,206 miles

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

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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R281 UGC is a 1998 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 3,996cc 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 R281 UGC, 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 R281 UGC registered?

R281 UGC is a 1998 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R281 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 UGC 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.

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