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8 VKK

1996 Jaguar 3.4/340

Maroon Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,084 mi
Last recorded69,084 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration8 VKK
MakeJaguar
Model3.4/340
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,084 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2015 69,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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8 VKK is a 1996 Jaguar 3.4/340 in Maroon with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8 VKK, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar 3.4/340 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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8 VKK is a 1996 Jaguar 3.4/340, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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