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SBL 666

1987 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,706 mi
Last recorded48,706 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xk29,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBL 666
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 48,706 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 48,706 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 42,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 41,853 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 41,853 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 39,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 39,059 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,894 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,518 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,098 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,967 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,271 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,848 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,637 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,004 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 10,321 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,072 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 7,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 7,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 5,491 miles

slight exhaust blow from both main silencers

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 May 2007 3,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 3,010 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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SBL 666 is a 1987 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 29,184 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 SBL 666, 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 39 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBL 666 registered?

SBL 666 is a 1987 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is SBL 666 safe to buy?

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