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ETE 557F

1967 Jaguar 420G

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,068 mi
Last recorded65,068 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1967 Jaguar 420G53,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETE 557F
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 65,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 64,448 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2014 64,260 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight leak rear exhaust pipe to manifold

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,935 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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ETE 557F is a 1967 Jaguar 420G in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1967 Jaguar 420G models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,314 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 ETE 557F, 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 59 years old, this Jaguar 420G is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETE 557F registered?

ETE 557F is a 1967 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 31 July 1967.

Is ETE 557F safe to buy?

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