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5700 VR

1963 Jaguar Mk II

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,889 mi
Last recorded41,889 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1963 Jaguar Mk II50,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5700 VR
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,889 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,468 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,275 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,792 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 40,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,802 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 20 Jun 2013 39,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,679 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 39,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 39,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 38,467 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 38,467 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2009 37,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,531 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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5700 VR is a 1963 Jaguar Mk II in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 50,517 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 5700 VR, 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 63 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 5700 VR registered?

5700 VR is a 1963 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 1 September 1963.

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