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206 AVJ

1962 Jaguar 2.4/240

Red Petrol 2483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,605 mi
Last recorded61,605 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1962 Jaguar 2.4/24061,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration206 AVJ
MakeJaguar
Model2.4/240
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,483cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 61,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering drop arm slight play

Pass 5 May 2017 60,990 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,807 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 60,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 60,330 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 28 Apr 2014 60,328 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,803 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,274 miles

Oil leak on engine.

Slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

Slight play in n/s/f top wishbone bushes.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 58,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak on engine.

Slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

Slight play in n/s/f top wishbone bushes.

Slight warp on front brake discs.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,266 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 58,251 miles

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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206 AVJ is a 1962 Jaguar 2.4/240 in Red with a 2,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1962 Jaguar 2.4/240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 61,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 206 AVJ, 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 64 years old, this Jaguar 2.4/240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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206 AVJ is a 1962 Jaguar 2.4/240, first registered on 2 February 1962.

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