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BMT 546H

1970 Jaguar 420

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,664 mi
Last recorded96,664 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 42038,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMT 546H
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 95,769 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 95,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 95,299 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2012 95,299 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2010 94,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 94,152 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 93,966 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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BMT 546H is a 1970 Jaguar 420 in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BMT 546H, 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 BMT 546H registered?

BMT 546H is a 1970 Jaguar 420, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is BMT 546H safe to buy?

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