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HVC 800E

1967 Jaguar 420

Orange Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,338 mi
Last recorded80,338 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1967 Jaguar 42060,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVC 800E
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1967
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 80,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,264 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 80,263 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,154 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 79,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 79,677 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 79,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,614 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 79,614 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack, slight play on rubber mountings

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,001 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 10,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 10,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 9,996 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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HVC 800E is a 1967 Jaguar 420 in Orange with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVC 800E, 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.

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What year was HVC 800E registered?

HVC 800E is a 1967 Jaguar 420, first registered on 14 January 1967.

Is HVC 800E safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVC 800E shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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