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ELC 987J

1970 Jaguar 420G

Beige Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,808 mi
Last recorded45,808 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 420G46,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELC 987J
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,808 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,628 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 43,948 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2017 43,356 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 42,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 41,862 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar 420G?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
brake binding 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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ELC 987J is a 1970 Jaguar 420G in Beige with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar 420G models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar 420G fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELC 987J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 420G typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Jaguar 420G is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELC 987J registered?

ELC 987J is a 1970 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 28 August 1970.

Is ELC 987J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELC 987J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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