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RAU 450

1988 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,681 mi
Last recorded58,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xk38,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 450
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,681 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,631 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 58,623 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 58,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,545 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,518 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 55,256 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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RAU 450 is a 1988 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAU 450, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAU 450 registered?

RAU 450 is a 1988 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is RAU 450 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAU 450 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAU 450 have outstanding finance?

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