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598 VBH

1961 Jaguar 3.4/340

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,353 mi
Last recorded84,353 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1961 Jaguar 3.4/34048,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration598 VBH
MakeJaguar
Model3.4/340
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 84,353 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 84,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 83,566 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 83,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,086 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,072 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,749 miles

Slight Leak Between Engine And Gearbox

Slight Leak From Rear Diff

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,650 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,270 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,149 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 80,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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598 VBH is a 1961 Jaguar 3.4/340 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1961 Jaguar 3.4/340 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 48,856 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 598 VBH, 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 65 years old, this Jaguar 3.4/340 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 598 VBH registered?

598 VBH is a 1961 Jaguar 3.4/340, first registered on 1 September 1961.

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