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FFM 340H

1970 Jaguar 420G

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,646 mi
Last recorded2,646 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 420G46,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFM 340H
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 2,646 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 2,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 2,239 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 2,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 1,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 1,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 1,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 1,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 1,552 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 1,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 1,440 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 99,411 miles

WEAR IN DROP ARM, WEA\R IN BOTTOM BALL JOINTS, FRONT NUMBER PLATE INSECURE, PLAY IN REAR HUB BUSHES, REAR BRAKES BINDING.

Fail 9 May 2008 99,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 98,641 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 98,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 96,858 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 96,858 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FFM 340H is a 1970 Jaguar 420G in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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 FFM 340H, 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.

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What year was FFM 340H registered?

FFM 340H is a 1970 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 20 March 1970.

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