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OVT 700

1984 Jaguar Xk

Silver Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,896 mi
Last recorded44,896 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xk41,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVT 700
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 44,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 44,666 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 44,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 44,143 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 44,063 miles

washers and wipers poor operation

Pass 12 May 2017 44,019 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 43,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 42,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 42,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 41,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,244 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,244 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 41,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,244 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,244 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,240 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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OVT 700 is a 1984 Jaguar Xk in Silver with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 41,242 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 OVT 700, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVT 700 registered?

OVT 700 is a 1984 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is OVT 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVT 700 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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