MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated rear axle oil leak (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Jaguar 420?
Based on 2,524 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BMC 596H is a 1970 Jaguar 420 in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1970 Jaguar 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 38,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 BMC 596H, 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 56 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BMC 596H registered?
BMC 596H is a 1970 Jaguar 420, first registered on 24 April 1970.
Is BMC 596H safe to buy?
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