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VDL 83K

1972 Jaguar Unknown

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,809 mi
Last recorded20,809 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Unknown40,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 83K
MakeJaguar
ModelUnknown
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 20,809 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 18,712 miles

Coolant leak radiator hoses ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust system hitting/touching rear subframe and rear boot floor support

n/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroded and holed,, recommend attention

o/s wiper rubber deteriorated on end

o/s/f brake hose slightly kinked,, recommend attention

o/s/f shock absorber discoloured

parking brake lever slightly stiff in operation

radiator deteriorated

vehicle difficult to start when warm/hot

Fail 4 Nov 2017 18,711 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet insecure,, n/s (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s very low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak radiator hoses ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust system hitting/touching rear subframe and rear boot floor support

n/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroded and holed,, recommend attention

o/s wiper rubber deteriorated on end

o/s/f brake hose slightly kinked,, recommend attention

o/s/f shock absorber discoloured

parking brake lever slightly stiff in operation

radiator deteriorated

vehicle difficult to start when warm/hot

Fail 7 Jul 2017 18,709 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet insecure n/s (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear, o/s and n/s,, (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member centre and /o/s (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low all headlamp aims very low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch panel/sill panel end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure mounting bushes, excessively worn (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released o/s and n/s (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

difficulty in starting vehicle,, recommend attention

exhaust system hitting rear subframe

n/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroded and holed

n/s/r outer sill panel slightly deteriorated

o/s wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber discoloured

parking brake lever, stiff in operation

parking brake performance only just meets mot minimum requirement,, recommend check

radiator deteriorated

How Reliable is the Jaguar Unknown?

Based on 1,737 MOT tests across 596 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,307
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
596
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
Stop lamp not working 10
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VDL 83K is a 1972 Jaguar Unknown in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 40,403 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 Unknown fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDL 83K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 54 years old, this Jaguar Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VDL 83K is a 1972 Jaguar Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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