1955 Jaguar XK 4.2L Petrol · 472 BRR
1955 Jaguar XK (4.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 1955. Recorded mileage 50,136 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK
- Year / Origin
- 1955
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
472 BRR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 50,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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472 BRR Mileage History
- 15/05/202650,112 mi
- 22/05/202650,136 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,252 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
472 BRR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1955 Jaguar Xk (472 BRR) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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