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YVS 453

1993 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,568 mi
Last recorded25,568 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xk18,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVS 453
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 25,568 miles

Secondary brake efficiency only just met

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2013 19,581 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 19,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2012 16,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced to borderline wear/free play in nearside front upper ball joint

both front brake hoses recommend repositioning

dampness at brake master cylinder area, no visable leak found at time of test, recommend further attention.

evidence of movement at steering box to chassis, requires further attention.

Pass 7 May 2011 13,667 miles

dampness in both rear shock absorbers

Fail 7 May 2011 13,667 miles

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

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

dampness in both rear shock absorbers

Pass 6 Nov 2009 12,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,245 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,550 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 7,546 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 5,103 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 5,103 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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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YVS 453 is a 1993 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 18,556 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 YVS 453, 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 33 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVS 453 registered?

YVS 453 is a 1993 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is YVS 453 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVS 453 shows 12 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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