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FJS 691

1976 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,717 mi
Last recorded54,717 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xk51,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJS 691
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 54,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 54,712 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 54,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 54,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 54,704 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 54,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 54,701 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 54,698 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 54,698 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,686 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 54,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,826 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 53,826 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,960 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,232 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 52,115 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 52,115 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 51,211 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 51,211 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2009 51,022 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 50,861 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 50,861 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 4 May 2007 49,836 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 49,836 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,030 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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FJS 691 is a 1976 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 51,211 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 FJS 691, 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 50 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 FJS 691 registered?

FJS 691 is a 1976 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is FJS 691 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJS 691 shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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