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NCP 768

1983 Jaguar Xk

Grey Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172 mi
Last recorded172 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xk39,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCP 768
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 74 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 99,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,771 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,702 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 99,702 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear fog light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,749 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

near side rack end ball joint worn to excess

Pass 14 May 2010 97,146 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 96,293 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 96,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 32,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NCP 768 is a 1983 Jaguar Xk in Grey with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NCP 768, 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 NCP 768 registered?

NCP 768 is a 1983 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is NCP 768 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCP 768 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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