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USU 577

1989 Jaguar Xk

White Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,155 mi
Last recorded70,155 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xk27,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 577
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,648 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,648 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,437 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 68,286 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,286 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,000 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 67,975 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,537 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 67,537 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear leaf spring pivot point bush slightly deteriorated

front indicators are white due to age of vehicle

rear dif has slight oil leak

slight movement on the steering box rubber mount

Fail 23 Oct 2008 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,193 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,508 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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USU 577 is a 1989 Jaguar Xk in White with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 USU 577, 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 USU 577 registered?

USU 577 is a 1989 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is USU 577 safe to buy?

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