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KWT 257

1982 Jaguar Xk

White Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,378 mi
Last recorded9,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xk12,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWT 257
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 9,378 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 9,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,662 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 8,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2014 8,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 8,276 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play offside front top and bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Nov 2010 8,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 8,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 8,236 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,171 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 29 May 2008 8,034 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on outer edge

slight engine oil leak

slight leak steering box

Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,778 miles

Oil leak

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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KWT 257 is a 1982 Jaguar Xk in White with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 12,414 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 KWT 257, 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 44 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWT 257 registered?

KWT 257 is a 1982 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 3 January 1982.

Is KWT 257 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWT 257 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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