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815 FYF

1963 Jaguar 2.4/240

Grey Petrol 2483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,555 mi
Last recorded72,555 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1963 Jaguar 2.4/24061,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration815 FYF
MakeJaguar
Model2.4/240
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,483cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 72,555 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,134 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,894 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,855 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,810 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,186 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,841 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,722 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

boot stiff to open

offside and nearside rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

steering box has slight oil leak

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2008 69,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

boot stiff to open

offside and nearside rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

steering box has slight oil leak

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,569 miles

engine leaking oil

rear axel leaking oil

steering box leaking oil

Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight scraching on windscreen. †Wipers starting to smear. †Handbrake near end of reserve travel. †Very slight weap from rear axle seals behind brake discs. †Slight weap from steering box.

Fail 12 Sep 2006 69,288 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight scratching on windscreen. †Wipers starting to smear. †Handbrake near end of reserve travel. †Very slight weap from rear axle seals behind brake discs.

Slight weap from steering box.

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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815 FYF is a 1963 Jaguar 2.4/240 in Grey with a 2,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1963 Jaguar 2.4/240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 61,712 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 815 FYF, 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 63 years old, this Jaguar 2.4/240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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815 FYF is a 1963 Jaguar 2.4/240, first registered on 1 June 1963.

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