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PYY 379F

1985 Jaguar 2.4/240

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,589 mi
Last recorded73,589 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 379F
MakeJaguar
Model2.4/240
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 73,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,408 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Mar 2024 73,205 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,635 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body under sealed + slightly corroded in areas

Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,365 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,550 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,887 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,564 miles

offside rear spring mounting corroding.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,197 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,868 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 68,457 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,456 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,869 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,376 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Jaguar 2.4/240?

Based on 5,411 MOT tests across 635 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
635
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 190
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Stop lamp not working 132
brake binding 123
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
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PYY 379F is a 1985 Jaguar 2.4/240 in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

The most common reason a Jaguar 2.4/240 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYY 379F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 2.4/240 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar 2.4/240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PYY 379F registered?

PYY 379F is a 1985 Jaguar 2.4/240, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is PYY 379F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYY 379F shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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