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9839 DF

1978 Jaguar Mk II

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,132 mi
Last recorded98,132 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Mk II49,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9839 DF
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner idler arm bush has slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner idler arm bush has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,052 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 98,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,985 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 97,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 97,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 97,967 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 97,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 May 2016 97,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,893 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

indicator stalk has play in it.

o/s/r axle tie bar bushes deterioated

slight corrosion on n/s/f of x-member

slight deterioration on o/s & n/s front top arm rear bushes

Pass 6 May 2014 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front sidelights dim

main beam switch lever feels weak

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 16 May 2013 97,654 miles

main beam/indicator stalk slightly weak/wobbly

o/s/f bottom shocker bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f fog not working

o/s/f top arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear axle beam tie bar bushes slightly worn

wipers not 100%

Fail 25 Apr 2013 97,649 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

main beam switch weak but operates ok

o/s/f fog not working

o/s/f shocker bottom bushes deteriorated

wipers not 100%

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,519 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s washer jet could be better

wipers smear slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,378 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front, upper suspension arms bushes perrished.

n/s/f chassis too suspension bush starting to seperate.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,377 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front, upper suspension arms bushes perrished.

n/s/f chassis too suspension bush starting to seperate.

n/s/r brake disc pitted.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,291 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaks

slight water leak from bottom hose

wiper motor insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2010 97,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaks

slight water leak from bottom hose

wiper motor insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,179 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r axle tie-bar inner bushes perrishing.

oil leak.

some corrosion on fuel tank.

wiper motor slightly insecure.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,089 miles

wiper blades could be better

Pass 19 Jan 2007 96,971 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 96,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 96,828 miles

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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9839 DF is a 1978 Jaguar Mk II in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 49,005 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 9839 DF, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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9839 DF is a 1978 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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