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TSU 185

1989 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,543 mi
Last recorded6,543 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xk27,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSU 185
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,543 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 6,145 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 2,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 1,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 688 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 479 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 650 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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TSU 185 is a 1989 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TSU 185, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSU 185 registered?

TSU 185 is a 1989 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 15 December 1989.

Is TSU 185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSU 185 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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