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ESJ 243

1991 Jaguar Mk II

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,406 mi
Last recorded6,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Mk II29,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 243
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 6,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 6,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 6,328 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs showing some pitting on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres showing signs of slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 6,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 6,146 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 6,062 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 5,984 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 5,867 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 5,449 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 5,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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ESJ 243 is a 1991 Jaguar Mk II in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ESJ 243, 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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What year was ESJ 243 registered?

ESJ 243 is a 1991 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 19 July 1991.

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