MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear leaf springs corroding.
Unusual noise from n/s/f wing area when applying brakes (possibly from a brake servo hidden under the wing)
both parking brake cables are rubbing on the exhaust
chip in windscreen
oil leak
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear leaf springs corroding.
Unusual noise from n/s/f wing area when applying brakes (possibly from a brake servo hidden under the wing)
both parking brake cables are rubbing on the exhaust
chip in windscreen
oil leak
Both rear leaf springs corroding.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Unusual noise from n/s/f wing area when applying brakes (possibly from a brake servo hidden under the wing)
both parking brake cables are rubbing on the exhaust
chip in windscreen
major coolant leak
oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear leaf springs corroding.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Unusual noise from n/s/f wing area when applying brakes (possibly from a brake servo hidden under the wing)
both parking brake cables are rubbing on the exhaust
chip in windscreen
major coolant leak
oil leak
Both rear leaf springs corroding.
Evidence of seepage from fuel tank sender unit.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Unusual noise from n/s/f wing area when applying brakes (possibly from a brake servo hidden under the wing)
both parking brake cables are rubbing on the exhaust
chip in windscreen
driver door is sometimes hard to close
offside track rod end gator is in poor condition
oil leak
play in top steering column
Both rear leaf springs corroding.
Evidence of seepage from fuel tank sender unit.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Unusual noise from n/s/f wing area when applying brakes (possibly from a brake servo hidden under the wing)
both parking brake cables are rubbing on the exhaust
chip in windscreen
offside track rod end gator is in poor condition
oil leak
play in top steering column
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box rear joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)
Both rear leaf springs corroding.
Evidence of seepage from fuel tank sender unit.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
No locking device fitted to rear spring U bolts.
No locking device fitted to steering coupling.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Unusual noise from n/s/f wing area when applying brakes (possibly from a brake servo hidden under the wing)
Bonnet safety catch not working.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front Fog light Not Working
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear discs rusty
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
THERE IS APPRECABLE PLAY IN ALL WHEEL-BEARINGS
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
noise under n/s/f wing when brake pressed suspect in servo ?
some corrosion around n/s/f / o/s/f and o/s/r body mountings
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Propshaft component defective
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?
Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SSU 260 is a 1990 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1990 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 40,808 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 SSU 260, 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 36 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SSU 260 is a 1990 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 7 August 1990.
Is SSU 260 safe to buy?
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