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RSU 131

1989 Jaguar Mk II

Green Petrol 3787cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,077 mi
Last recorded5,077 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Mk II51,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 131
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,787cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 5,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 4,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 4,410 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 4,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 3,144 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 3,131 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 3,040 miles

slight play in steering box sector shaft bush

Fail 14 Jun 2010 3,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering box sector shaft bush

Pass 26 May 2009 1,914 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering box

slight wear in drag link rubber bushes

Pass 21 May 2008 1,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,657 miles

corrosion in both outer sills

front brake hoses in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2007 99,653 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

corrosion in both outer sills

front brake hoses in poor condition

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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RSU 131 is a 1989 Jaguar Mk II in Green with a 3,787cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,424 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 RSU 131, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RSU 131 registered?

RSU 131 is a 1989 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is RSU 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 131 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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