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SSU 260

1990 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,296 mi
Last recorded60,296 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xk40,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 260
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,296 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 60,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,151 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 59,952 miles

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.

Pass 13 May 2014 56,307 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,473 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 55,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front Fog light Not Working

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,491 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,435 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 53,435 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

THERE IS APPRECABLE PLAY IN ALL WHEEL-BEARINGS

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,173 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 52,173 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,675 miles

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.

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
Full Jaguar Xk reliability report

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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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What year was SSU 260 registered?

SSU 260 is a 1990 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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The MOT history for SSU 260 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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