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FKE 475C

1971 Jaguar 3.4/340

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,717 mi
Last recorded98,717 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKE 475C
MakeJaguar
Model3.4/340
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,717 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 98,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

nearside & offside front bumper/wing support brackets have slight corrosion.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 98,099 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 98,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 96,046 miles

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

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

n/s/f bottom ball joint split

slight play top steerimg column

Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,198 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 94,813 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

All discs have surface rust, lack of use ?

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

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

Power steering rack damp

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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FKE 475C is a 1971 Jaguar 3.4/340 in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKE 475C, 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 55 years old, this Jaguar 3.4/340 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FKE 475C is a 1971 Jaguar 3.4/340, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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