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4531 NB

1978 Jaguar Mk II

Green Petrol 2483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,674 mi
Last recorded44,674 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Mk II49,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4531 NB
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,483cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 43,514 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,216 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,094 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,758 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 30,752 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 30,200 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front balljoints gaitors have small splits allowing grease to leak

offside rear hub slight oil leak

rear brake pipe accross axle runs very close to fuel tank on bump/rebound

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,200 miles

front balljoints gaitors have small splits allowing grease to leak

offside rear hub slight oil leak

rear brake pipe accross axle runs very close to fuel tank on bump/rebound

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,058 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,587 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,767 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 28,749 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,406 miles

Battery insecure

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,108 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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4531 NB is a 1978 Jaguar Mk II in Green with a 2,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 49,005 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 4531 NB, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4531 NB is a 1978 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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