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52 HLT

1978 Jaguar Mk II

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,668 mi
Last recorded79,668 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Mk II49,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 HLT
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,668 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 79,666 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,545 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 79,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,582 miles

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,325 miles

Nearside steering idler arm slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,303 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,014 miles

damage to nearside front brake pipe at inner arch clip area

slight damage to nearside front wheel spoke

slight wear in both outer track rod ends

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,537 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,494 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,436 miles

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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52 HLT is a 1978 Jaguar Mk II in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 52 HLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 52 HLT registered?

52 HLT is a 1978 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is 52 HLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 HLT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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