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ROI 8579

1985 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,068 mi
Last recorded55,068 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xk20,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROI 8579
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 55,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 54,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 52,989 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 46,280 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 43,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,744 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 41,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,348 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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ROI 8579 is a 1985 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 20,491 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 ROI 8579, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ROI 8579 registered?

ROI 8579 is a 1985 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is ROI 8579 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROI 8579 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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