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43 RDV

1963 Jaguar 3.4/340

Grey Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,715 mi
Last recorded71,715 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1963 Jaguar 3.4/34066,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 RDV
MakeJaguar
Model3.4/340
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,693 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,692 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,690 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carburettor leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,632 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,537 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,534 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,501 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 71,501 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 71,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluid level warning light on (repaired switch sticking)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,498 miles

fluid level warning light on (repaired switch sticking)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 71,440 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar 3.4/340?

Based on 5,531 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
287
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 135
Stop lamp not working 124
brake binding 65
Horn not working 60
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43 RDV is a 1963 Jaguar 3.4/340 in Grey with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1963 Jaguar 3.4/340 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 66,067 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 3.4/340 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 43 RDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 3.4/340 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 63 years old, this Jaguar 3.4/340 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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43 RDV is a 1963 Jaguar 3.4/340, first registered on 2 December 1963.

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