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XYV 16

1988 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,830 mi
Last recorded40,830 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xk38,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYV 16
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 40,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 40,038 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,005 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 30,005 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust blowing slightly

off side rear body mount bolt missing

Fail 11 Aug 2011 29,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,696 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,650 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,927 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,218 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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XYV 16 is a 1988 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 38,273 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 XYV 16, 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 38 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 XYV 16 registered?

XYV 16 is a 1988 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is XYV 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYV 16 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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