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HOO 537B

1996 Jaguar Mk II

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,759 mi
Last recorded19,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Mk II26,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOO 537B
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 19,717 miles

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2021 19,411 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,370 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear hubseal leaking

Rear brakes binding slightly

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lower drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bad oil leak

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2019 19,347 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member under radiator corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and centre outer and inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear hubseal leaking

Rear brakes binding slightly

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lower drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bad oil leak

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2017 19,345 miles

Nearside Rear hubseal leaking

Offside washer jet insecure

Oil leak ()

diff pinion oil seal leaking

steering box oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 19,345 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear hubseal leaking

Offside washer jet insecure

Oil leak ()

diff pinion oil seal leaking

steering box oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 19,238 miles

slight play on steering joints

Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,770 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 18,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,602 miles

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak on engine

rear diff leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2014 83,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear diff seal leaking

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 17,386 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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HOO 537B is a 1996 Jaguar Mk II in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 26,615 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 HOO 537B, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HOO 537B registered?

HOO 537B is a 1996 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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