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RSY 492

1997 Jaguar Xk

Maroon Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

4,307 mi
Last recorded4,307 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xk44,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSY 492
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 4,307 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 3,953 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 3,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 3,890 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 3,204 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 2,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 1,396 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 99,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 99,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 97,512 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 95,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,679 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,645 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,923 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 78,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,041 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,861 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,737 miles

handbrake nearing end of adjustment

righthand rack mount slightly weak

Fail 19 Mar 2007 67,737 miles

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

handbrake nearing end of adjustment

righthand rack mount slightly weak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,592 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RSY 492 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk in Maroon with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,272 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 RSY 492, 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 29 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 RSY 492 registered?

RSY 492 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is RSY 492 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSY 492 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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