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YXK 701

1997 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,060 mi
Last recorded56,060 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xk44,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXK 701
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,597 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,073 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake on maximum adjustment

Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,127 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise tracking to be checked

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,721 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,272 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,147 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,067 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 40,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,108 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 35,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,430 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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YXK 701 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YXK 701, 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 YXK 701 registered?

YXK 701 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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