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548 LAU

1983 Jaguar Xk

Grey Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,373 mi
Last recorded40,373 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xk39,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration548 LAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,373 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,352 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 39,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 39,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,180 miles

Parking ( secondary ) brake efficiency only just met

Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,924 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,083 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,206 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,029 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,351 miles

Low efficiency on parking brake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,705 miles

All four tyres lightly feathered inside edge.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,455 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 24,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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548 LAU is a 1983 Jaguar Xk in Grey with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 39,361 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 548 LAU, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 548 LAU registered?

548 LAU is a 1983 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 13 January 1983.

Is 548 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 548 LAU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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