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ECL 838E

1967 Jaguar 420

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,976 mi
Last recorded19,976 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1967 Jaguar 42060,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECL 838E
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 19,976 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 19,432 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 18,907 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 18,906 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 18,637 miles

Nearside Front Wiper insert splitting.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 18,107 miles

Parking brake performance only just met minimum standards.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 17,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 16,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 15,062 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,062 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 13,450 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 13,450 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 8,358 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,548 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 586 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,859 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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ECL 838E is a 1967 Jaguar 420 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1967 Jaguar 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 60,148 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 ECL 838E, 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 59 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECL 838E registered?

ECL 838E is a 1967 Jaguar 420, first registered on 1 January 1967.

Is ECL 838E safe to buy?

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