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LAS 744

1986 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,899 mi
Last recorded74,899 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xk33,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAS 744
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,899 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 74,884 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 74,491 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,318 miles

Nearside Front corroded but not structuraly weekend

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear corroded but not structural (lower wing)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 73,559 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside front inner lower wing panel corroded and holed

offside rear lower wing panel corroded and holed

Fail 16 Apr 2021 73,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner lower wing panel excessive corroded and holed

Offside Rear inner lower wing panel corroded and holed

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,612 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner steering tie rod has play in -but not excessive

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,167 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner steering tie rod has play in -but not excessive

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 71,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,785 miles

Nearside front door handle removed to gain access from outside the vehicle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 71,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,696 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lower ball joint gaitors perished

Fail 17 Jan 2011 68,971 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,971 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,699 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 67,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 67,013 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 64,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,125 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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LAS 744 is a 1986 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 33,472 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 LAS 744, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LAS 744 registered?

LAS 744 is a 1986 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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