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VSU 810

1989 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

28,659 mi
Last recorded28,659 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xk27,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 810
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,615 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 28,600 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,447 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres slightly outa shape

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,322 miles

All tyres are slightly out of shape due to being parked for a long time

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 28,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

All tyres are slightly out of shape due to being parked for a long time

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,193 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 28,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,178 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight binding to n/s/f brake

slight oil leaks to n/s/r hub and rear axle

Fail 12 Aug 2009 26,164 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight binding to n/s/f brake

slight oil leaks to n/s/r hub+rear axel

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,896 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 25,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,810 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some binding to both rear brakes

Fail 25 Jul 2007 25,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some binding to both rear brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,762 miles

o/s park brake sligthly low

Fail 3 Jul 2006 25,725 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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VSU 810 is a 1989 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VSU 810, 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 VSU 810 registered?

VSU 810 is a 1989 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 27 July 1989.

Is VSU 810 safe to buy?

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