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TGW 262

1983 Jaguar Xk

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,822 mi
Last recorded36,822 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xk39,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGW 262
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 36,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 24,595 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 22,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,020 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack housing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 20,020 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack housing

Pass 7 May 2009 14,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,066 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 11,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 5,248 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 18 miles

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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TGW 262 is a 1983 Jaguar Xk in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TGW 262, 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 TGW 262 registered?

TGW 262 is a 1983 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is TGW 262 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGW 262 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TGW 262 have outstanding finance?

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