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GPV 53C

1989 Jaguar 3.4/340

Gold Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,996 mi
Last recorded12,996 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 53C
MakeJaguar
Model3.4/340
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 12,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

battery in poor condition

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Jul 2019 11,629 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2018 11,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 11,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 11,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 10,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 9,980 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,931 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 8,917 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2013 6,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 5,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 4,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 1,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 704 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2007 98,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 98,038 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 97,276 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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GPV 53C is a 1989 Jaguar 3.4/340 in Gold with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GPV 53C, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar 3.4/340 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GPV 53C registered?

GPV 53C is a 1989 Jaguar 3.4/340, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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The MOT history for GPV 53C shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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