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SSV 861

1985 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

1,181 mi
Last recorded1,181 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xk20,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSV 861
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 1,181 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 1,170 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 1,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 1,165 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 798 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 798 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 798 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 798 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 7,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 7,987 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SSV 861 is a 1985 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 20,491 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 SSV 861, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SSV 861?

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What year was SSV 861 registered?

SSV 861 is a 1985 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is SSV 861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSV 861 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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