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VGT 390

1987 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,554 mi
Last recorded91,554 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xk29,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGT 390
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 91,554 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 91,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended does not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose porous Flexible hose leaking (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 90,688 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust down pipe loose at the manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2025 90,685 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Steel cords are through on the inner edge of the nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear down pipe joint slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,899 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,748 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,318 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 87,318 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 81,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,428 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 76,428 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,267 miles

parking brake efficiency 25%

Pass 29 May 2012 71,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2011 70,866 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 70,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,264 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 70,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 70,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,543 miles

N.S rack mgt.rubber starting to crack

play in steering rack N.S

Fail 16 Jan 2008 69,542 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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VGT 390 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 60.9%.

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 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 VGT 390, 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 VGT 390 registered?

VGT 390 is a 1987 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 4 November 1987.

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