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DBB 999B

1981 Jaguar Mk II

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Mk II30,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBB 999B
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,447 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 93,175 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 91,688 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 90,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 87,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2019 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 82,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 80,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,493 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 76,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 74,214 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 74,079 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 72,883 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 72,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 4 May 2011 71,471 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 70,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 67,621 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 66,736 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 66,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 66,736 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 66,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DBB 999B is a 1981 Jaguar Mk II in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 30,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBB 999B, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBB 999B registered?

DBB 999B is a 1981 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is DBB 999B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBB 999B shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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