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421 AOW

1962 Jaguar 2.4/240

Maroon Petrol 2483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,589 mi
Last recorded65,589 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1962 Jaguar 2.4/24061,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration421 AOW
MakeJaguar
Model2.4/240
Year1962
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,483cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 65,589 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 65,589 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 65,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,003 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,993 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,737 miles

advise no passinger seats fitted

advise off side rear spring hanger slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2014 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise no passinger seats fitted

advise off side rear spring hanger slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,530 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,496 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,463 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,336 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,230 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,093 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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421 AOW is a 1962 Jaguar 2.4/240 in Maroon with a 2,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 421 AOW, 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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421 AOW is a 1962 Jaguar 2.4/240, first registered on 19 February 1962.

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