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S831 BDL

1999 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xk43,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 BDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,683 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in drivers floor pan not in a prescribed area

Fail 9 Oct 2013 98,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in drivers floor pan not in a prescribed area

Fail 17 Oct 2012 98,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in both front floor pans not in prescribed areas

teasted in retricted performance

Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,600 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 80,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,947 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 76,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 65,676 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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S831 BDL is a 1999 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 43,669 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 S831 BDL, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S831 BDL is a 1999 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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