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XAV 342

1963 Jaguar 2.4/240

Blue Petrol 2483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,093 mi
Last recorded92,093 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1963 Jaguar 2.4/24061,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAV 342
MakeJaguar
Model2.4/240
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,483cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,093 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 91,927 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 91,651 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,141 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,783 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,923 miles

car well under sealed

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,045 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to front lower panel

slight leak at gearbox

Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,045 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to front lower panel

slight leak at gearbox

Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 88,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,717 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 87,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,532 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 87,532 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,217 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 87,217 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 87,067 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 86,966 miles

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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XAV 342 is a 1963 Jaguar 2.4/240 in Blue with a 2,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Jaguar 2.4/240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 61,712 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 XAV 342, 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 63 years old, this Jaguar 2.4/240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XAV 342 is a 1963 Jaguar 2.4/240, first registered on 3 January 1963.

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