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NRU 582G

1968 Jaguar 420

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,474 mi
Last recorded44,474 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1968 Jaguar 42046,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRU 582G
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 44,474 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid low warning light on

general corrosion to underside

indicator switch loose

steering has slight roughness when operated

Fail 4 May 2012 44,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid low warning light on

general corrosion to underside

indicator switch loose

steering has slight roughness when operated

Pass 22 May 2009 44,473 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 44,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,473 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,473 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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NRU 582G is a 1968 Jaguar 420 in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1968 Jaguar 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 46,928 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 NRU 582G, 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 58 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 NRU 582G registered?

NRU 582G is a 1968 Jaguar 420, first registered on 27 August 1968.

Is NRU 582G safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRU 582G shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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