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474 UXU

1997 Jaguar Mk II

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,619 mi
Last recorded58,619 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Mk II37,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration474 UXU
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,619 miles

Front cross member corroded

underside wax oiled

Fail 28 Sep 2021 58,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

underside wax oiled

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,556 miles

Front cross member corroded

underside full wax oiled

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,389 miles

Front cross member corroded

underside fully wax oiled

Fail 9 Sep 2019 58,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside fully wax oiled

Front cross member corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,899 miles

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches starting to corroded

steering box leaking slightly

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,399 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gear box oily

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion

window washers weak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 57,399 miles

Fuel pipe insecure rubbing on the steering column (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt lose (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) rubber bush missing on arm of the box (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure bolt lose (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working all rear (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

gear box oily

steering box damp

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion

window washers weak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

steering arm rubber bush slightly weak

steering box slightly damp

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2016 57,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with full beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with the full beam (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn at the wheel (2.1.2c)

n/s/f inner arch corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded

steering box slightly damp

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 55,911 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to both outer sills [underside]

Fail 18 May 2015 55,911 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to both outer sills [underside]

Pass 27 May 2014 54,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside upper wishbone bushes worn

nearside front outrigger coroded

surface corosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 15 May 2013 53,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside upper wishbone bushes worn

nearside front outrigger coroded

surface corosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 2 May 2012 52,586 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,367 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,355 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 46,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 45,378 miles

N/s/front chassis out rigger starting to corrode. †

Slight wear in drag link joint from steering box arm.

Slight wear in steering column lower bushe

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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474 UXU is a 1997 Jaguar Mk II in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 37,905 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 474 UXU, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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474 UXU is a 1997 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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