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ARW 738S

1978 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,268 mi
Last recorded90,268 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xk10,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 738S
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,268 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 90,262 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,007 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 90,007 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 89,809 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hazards and nearside side repeater inop

Fail 13 Mar 2024 89,805 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hazards and side repeaters inop

oil and water leak

Pass 15 Apr 2021 89,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 88,363 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,820 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,355 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,156 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 87,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 86,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,463 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,722 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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ARW 738S is a 1978 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 10,726 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 ARW 738S, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARW 738S?

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What year was ARW 738S registered?

ARW 738S is a 1978 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is ARW 738S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARW 738S shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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