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GDS 27E

1988 Jaguar Mk II

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

64,145 mi
Last recorded64,145 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Mk II36,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 27E
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,145 miles

all tyres show signs of side wall cracking

jacking points corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 64,166 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short bulk off sidehead (1.9.2b)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

all tyres show signs of side wall cracking

jacking points corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,249 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 63,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 62,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,675 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 62,699 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,984 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play steering box

Fail 23 Sep 2011 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play steering box

Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,578 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 59,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle chassis has general corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,356 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 59,353 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 58,621 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 58,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GDS 27E is a 1988 Jaguar Mk II in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,104 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 GDS 27E, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GDS 27E is a 1988 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 27 January 1988.

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