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ARR 805S

1983 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,251 mi
Last recorded118,251 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xk39,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 805S
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 118,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 118,245 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 117,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 117,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 116,664 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 116,658 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside front steering rack gaitor has small hole in rubber

Pass 3 Sep 2009 116,648 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 116,636 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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ARR 805S is a 1983 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ARR 805S, 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 ARR 805S registered?

ARR 805S is a 1983 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is ARR 805S safe to buy?

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