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170 WU

1981 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,725 mi
Last recorded38,725 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xk37,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 WU
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 38,725 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 38,569 miles

Secondary brake efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Mar 2024 38,354 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,167 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,727 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,436 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 36,993 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23 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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170 WU is a 1981 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 37,436 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 170 WU, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 170 WU registered?

170 WU is a 1981 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 19 August 1981.

Is 170 WU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 170 WU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 170 WU have outstanding finance?

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