MOT Status
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90,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?
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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.
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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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