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1979 Jaguar Mk II

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,287 mi
Last recorded7,287 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Mk II18,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6542 KB
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 7,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 7,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 7,176 miles

Central Rear brake pipe loops out or pertrudesin to tunnel

Fail 18 Jul 2017 7,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Central Rear brake pipe loops out or pretrudes in to tunnel

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 6,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 6,405 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2014 5,985 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey on ramps no noise detected on road

Possible transmission fluid leak

Fail 2 May 2014 5,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey on ramps no noise detected on road

Nearside sterring rack gaiter slightly distorted

Offside steering rack gaiter slightly damaged

Possible transmission fluid leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 5,784 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside steering rack gaitor slightly distorted

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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6542 KB is a 1979 Jaguar Mk II in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,208 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 Mk II fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 847 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6542 KB, 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 47 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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6542 KB is a 1979 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 8 June 1979.

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