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870 EDM

1963 Jaguar 3.4/340

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,418 mi
Last recorded33,418 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1963 Jaguar 3.4/34066,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration870 EDM
MakeJaguar
Model3.4/340
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 33,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 32,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 31,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 30,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 29,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,644 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 28,644 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside steering idler slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,960 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,492 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,321 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar 3.4/340?

Based on 5,531 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
287
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 135
Stop lamp not working 124
brake binding 65
Horn not working 60
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870 EDM is a 1963 Jaguar 3.4/340 in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1963 Jaguar 3.4/340 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 66,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar 3.4/340 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 870 EDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 3.4/340 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 63 years old, this Jaguar 3.4/340 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 870 EDM registered?

870 EDM is a 1963 Jaguar 3.4/340, first registered on 28 March 1963.

Is 870 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 870 EDM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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