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KSU 270

1988 Jaguar Mk II

Blue Petrol 2483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,978 mi
Last recorded40,978 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Mk II36,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSU 270
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,483cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 40,978 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 40,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,435 miles

Handbrake tell tale staying illuminated

Steering wheel upper bearing slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2017 40,388 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Handbrake tell tale staying illuminated

Steering wheel upper bearing slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,505 miles

all tyres cracking

n/s front wheel bearing noisey

play in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in steering column upper and lower bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,621 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,354 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,012 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 37,012 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 36,838 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,793 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 36,762 miles

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

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

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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KSU 270 is a 1988 Jaguar Mk II in Blue with a 2,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KSU 270, 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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What year was KSU 270 registered?

KSU 270 is a 1988 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 28 July 1988.

Is KSU 270 safe to buy?

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