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UPW 642

1951 Jaguar Xk

Cream Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,550 mi
Last recorded47,550 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1951 Jaguar Xk28,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPW 642
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1951
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,317 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,625 miles

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both lower seat belt nuts

Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,759 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 44,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,672 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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UPW 642 is a 1951 Jaguar Xk in Cream with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1951 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 28,552 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 UPW 642, 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 75 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPW 642 registered?

UPW 642 is a 1951 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 10 January 1951.

Is UPW 642 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPW 642 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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