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6994 JW

1978 Jaguar Mk II

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

5,047 mi
Last recorded5,047 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Mk II49,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6994 JW
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 5,047 miles

Coolant leak From radiater ()

Oil leak From top of engine. ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 4,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 4,830 miles

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

nearside front brake back plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2013 4,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 4,179 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing edges

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to various suspension components

previous repairs carried out to brake hoses/pipes

previous repairs carried out to floor pans & chassis

slight weap from powered steering rack

various oil leaks

wipers split

Fail 4 May 2012 4,162 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various oil leaks

wipers split

slight weap from powered steering rack

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing edges

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to various suspension components

previous repairs carried out to brake hoses/pipes

previous repairs carried out to floor pans & chassis

Pass 28 Sep 2010 4,116 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 4,116 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 3,875 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge and osr.

exhaust mtg's beging to fail

heater unit loose under bonnet

minor leak of oil from hub seals could contaminate rear disc's

Pass 20 May 2008 3,795 miles

air filter assembly loose, recommend repair

all front wishbone rubbers badly perished, recommend replacement

corrosion starting on front underframe

slight lift in both front lower steering swivels

slight movement in upper steering column

Fail 20 May 2008 3,795 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air filter assembly loose, recommend repair

all front wishbone rubbers badly perished, recommend replacement

corrosion starting on front underframe

slight lift in both front lower steering swivels

slight movement in upper steering column

Pass 4 Oct 2006 3,586 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 3,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

rusting on chassis ,outriggers and crossmembers

slight oil leaks from halfshaft seals

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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6994 JW is a 1978 Jaguar Mk II in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 6994 JW, 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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6994 JW is a 1978 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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