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VWJ 942F

1985 Jaguar Mk II

Red Petrol 2483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,530 mi
Last recorded2,530 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Mk II27,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWJ 942F
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,483cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 2,530 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 2,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 2,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f of front chassis out rigger badley corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 2,461 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f of front chassis out rigger badley corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 1,917 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 1,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 963 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,543 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 13,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,086 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,159 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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VWJ 942F is a 1985 Jaguar Mk II in Red with a 2,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 27,074 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 VWJ 942F, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VWJ 942F registered?

VWJ 942F is a 1985 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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