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OSJ 408

1983 Jaguar Mk II

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

70,035 mi
Last recorded70,035 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Mk II33,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 408
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,035 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis body mount corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,035 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front chassis body mount corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,019 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,017 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 70,008 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in upper steering column joint

Fail 14 Sep 2012 69,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in upper steering column joint

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,490 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 69,490 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,861 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 68,861 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,397 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 68,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,636 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 67,636 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,318 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 67,318 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,681 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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OSJ 408 is a 1983 Jaguar Mk II in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 33,476 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 OSJ 408, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OSJ 408 registered?

OSJ 408 is a 1983 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 29 March 1983.

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