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NBR 34

1959 Jaguar 3.4/340

Blue Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,031 mi
Last recorded72,031 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1959 Jaguar 3.4/34063,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBR 34
MakeJaguar
Model3.4/340
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 72,031 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,527 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 May 2018 69,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,619 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 63,945 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,785 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 63,777 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,795 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroding

nearside and offside front lower suspension joints have quite a lot of lift

Fail 4 Jun 2008 62,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroding

nearside and offside front lower suspension joints have quite a lot of lift

Pass 25 Jul 2005 61,141 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 61,141 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak from top hose.

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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NBR 34 is a 1959 Jaguar 3.4/340 in Blue with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1959 Jaguar 3.4/340 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 63,290 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 3.4/340 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBR 34, 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 67 years old, this Jaguar 3.4/340 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NBR 34 is a 1959 Jaguar 3.4/340, first registered on 1 December 1959.

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