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SSY 227

1996 Jaguar Xk

Cream Petrol 3444cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,859 mi
Last recorded49,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xk19,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 227
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,444cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,859 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,670 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 49,664 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,664 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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SSY 227 is a 1996 Jaguar Xk in Cream with a 3,444cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 19,703 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 SSY 227, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SSY 227 registered?

SSY 227 is a 1996 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is SSY 227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSY 227 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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