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AVG 254D

1996 Jaguar 420

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,928 mi
Last recorded80,928 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 254D
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,840 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,609 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,470 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,461 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar 420?

Based on 2,524 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
308
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Headlamp not working on main beam 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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AVG 254D is a 1996 Jaguar 420 in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Jaguar 420 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVG 254D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AVG 254D registered?

AVG 254D is a 1996 Jaguar 420, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is AVG 254D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVG 254D shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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