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KFX 298F

1978 Jaguar 420

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFX 298F
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 79,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to hub housing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,000 miles

fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,948 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 46,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 46,948 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 46,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,948 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,731 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KFX 298F is a 1978 Jaguar 420 in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KFX 298F, 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 48 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 KFX 298F registered?

KFX 298F is a 1978 Jaguar 420, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is KFX 298F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFX 298F shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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