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VSY 426

1997 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,028 mi
Last recorded22,028 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xk44,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSY 426
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 22,028 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 21,780 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,763 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 19,487 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,189 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,971 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 15,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,419 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

steering rack n/s inner bush has excessive movement

Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,366 miles

All four tyres worn on inside edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Fail 9 Jul 2012 13,366 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

All four tyres worn on inside edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,742 miles

All four tyres worn on inside edges

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Various engine/transmission oil leaks

Wear in both steering rack ends

Fail 5 Jul 2011 12,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

All four tyres worn on inside edges

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Various engine/transmission oil leaks

Wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,061 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Fail 15 Jul 2010 11,061 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,705 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006

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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VSY 426 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,272 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 VSY 426, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VSY 426 registered?

VSY 426 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is VSY 426 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSY 426 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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