CarVerify

Free Car Check

LWR 98H

1970 Jaguar 420

Brown Petrol 4235cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,286 mi
Last recorded84,286 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 42038,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWR 98H
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,811 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 83,505 miles

offside rear seat belt mechanism sensitive

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,485 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavily undersilled

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavily undersilled

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,459 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of surface corrision to all front and rear suspension componets

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
Full Jaguar 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LWR 98H is a 1970 Jaguar 420 in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 38,777 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 LWR 98H, 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 56 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LWR 98H?

You can check the full history of LWR 98H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LWR 98H registered?

LWR 98H is a 1970 Jaguar 420, first registered on 8 April 1970.

Is LWR 98H safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWR 98H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LWR 98H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LWR 98H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.