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ORW 281

1983 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,717 mi
Last recorded14,717 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xk39,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORW 281
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 14,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,342 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake reading low but locking out

Pass 13 Jun 2009 10,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low 3mm.

Fail 31 May 2008 9,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low 3mm.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,133 miles

Headlight aim rectified by putting tape across lens... Imbalance on rear brakes.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 8,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R WHEELS SLIGHTLY LOOSE ON HUBS..

Fail 12 Jun 2006 796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

coolant leaking

no screen , wipers or washers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2006 796 miles

coolant leaking

no screen , wipers or washers fitted

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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ORW 281 is a 1983 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORW 281, 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 ORW 281 registered?

ORW 281 is a 1983 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is ORW 281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORW 281 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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