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430 RDT

1961 Jaguar Mk II

Red Petrol 2483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,950 mi
Last recorded44,950 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1961 Jaguar Mk II51,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration430 RDT
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,483cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 44,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

slight play steering idler

Pass 2 May 2023 44,648 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 44,634 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,228 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 43,833 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 43,871 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 43,098 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking leak from carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,528 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,637 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,894 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,357 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,786 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,322 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,943 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,687 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,339 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,721 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,778 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 41,762 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Mk II?

Based on 22,000 MOT tests across 2,487 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 847
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 496
Stop lamp not working 428
brake binding 342
Horn not working 233
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430 RDT is a 1961 Jaguar Mk II in Red with a 2,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1961 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 51,327 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Mk II fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 847 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 430 RDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Mk II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 430 RDT registered?

430 RDT is a 1961 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 4 November 1961.

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