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DON 8

1991 Jaguar Mk II

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,599 mi
Last recorded9,599 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Mk II29,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDON 8
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 9,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 9,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 9,061 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 9,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak ()

clutch slave leaking

Pass 19 May 2015 8,988 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 8,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 8,948 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 8,948 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,627 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,511 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 8,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,474 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,240 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,384 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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DON 8 is a 1991 Jaguar Mk II in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 29,416 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 DON 8, 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 35 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DON 8 is a 1991 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 5 March 1991.

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