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1108 RU

1978 Jaguar Mk II

Blue Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,146 mi
Last recorded17,146 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Mk II49,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1108 RU
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 17,146 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 10,097 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 9,351 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 7,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 4,255 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 1,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,836 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,497 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 87,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 83,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes corroded should be changed soon

Fail 7 Jun 2007 83,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front near side shockabsorber slightly leaking

metal brake pipes corroded should be inspected again and replaced if needed

Pass 16 May 2006 83,641 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front subframe mounts slightly split †rear hubs slight oil leak both sides †handbrake calipers stiff

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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1108 RU is a 1978 Jaguar Mk II in Blue with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 49,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1108 RU, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1108 RU registered?

1108 RU is a 1978 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is 1108 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1108 RU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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