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VWW 786

1989 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,554 mi
Last recorded25,554 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xk27,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWW 786
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 25,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 25,551 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 25,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 25,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 25,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 25,525 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 25,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,476 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,417 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,884 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,785 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,618 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 21,437 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,819 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,258 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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VWW 786 is a 1989 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VWW 786, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VWW 786 registered?

VWW 786 is a 1989 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is VWW 786 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWW 786 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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