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LYB 589E

1967 Jaguar 420

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,468 mi
Last recorded32,468 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1967 Jaguar 42060,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYB 589E
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1967
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,468 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,184 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2015 90,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,908 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,769 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,384 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,324 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 89,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,296 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 89,206 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 89,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2008 89,182 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 89,182 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 24 May 2007 89,150 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2007 89,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 89,033 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 89,033 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

steering arm bush worn slightly

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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LYB 589E is a 1967 Jaguar 420 in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 LYB 589E, 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 LYB 589E registered?

LYB 589E is a 1967 Jaguar 420, first registered on 24 January 1967.

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The MOT history for LYB 589E shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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