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RDU 867

1981 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,498 mi
Last recorded74,498 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xk37,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDU 867
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,226 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,743 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 68,738 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake linkage part siezed and long travel

low effert from offside hand brake

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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RDU 867 is a 1981 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 37,436 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 RDU 867, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDU 867 registered?

RDU 867 is a 1981 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is RDU 867 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDU 867 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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