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XAS 529

1961 Jaguar 2.4/240

Blue Petrol 2483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,270 mi
Last recorded45,270 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1961 Jaguar 2.4/24038,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAS 529
MakeJaguar
Model2.4/240
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,483cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 45,270 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,242 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,633 miles

jacking points are corroded & thin

movement in steering idlers

play in top steering column

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,630 miles

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

all front cross member rubber mounts cracking

corrosion in various places on underside

o/s/front jacking point corroded

slight play in steering box sector shaft

Fail 8 Jan 2007 36,580 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY STOP STEERING COLOUNM

Pass 1 Dec 2005 36,577 miles

bulkhead holed behind battery

How Reliable is the Jaguar 2.4/240?

Based on 5,411 MOT tests across 635 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
635
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 190
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Stop lamp not working 132
brake binding 123
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
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XAS 529 is a 1961 Jaguar 2.4/240 in Blue with a 2,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Jaguar 2.4/240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 38,572 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 2.4/240 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAS 529, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 2.4/240 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Jaguar 2.4/240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAS 529 registered?

XAS 529 is a 1961 Jaguar 2.4/240, first registered on 25 July 1961.

Is XAS 529 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAS 529 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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