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MAY 977

1982 Jaguar Xk

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,583 mi
Last recorded23,583 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xk12,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAY 977
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 23,583 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 20,336 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 1 Jun 2023 18,946 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 17,333 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 17,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 14,223 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 14,184 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure both front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 10,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front check brake hose fitment

Pass 18 Sep 2017 4,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside play/wear in steering idler

Offside Front check brake hose condition

Pass 29 Jul 2016 1,923 miles

front suspension upper arm inner bushes deteriorating

play in both front upper suspension ball joints

Pass 24 Jun 2015 1,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,884 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 91,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 May 2010 89,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 87,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 82,669 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 82,663 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fan belt loose

Off side front tyre worn at outer edge

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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MAY 977 is a 1982 Jaguar Xk in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MAY 977, 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 MAY 977 registered?

MAY 977 is a 1982 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 4 March 1982.

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