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PWF 678

1970 Jaguar 420G

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,250 mi
Last recorded41,250 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 420G46,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWF 678
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,250 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,754 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 40,600 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 405,552 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 405,552 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 40,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,126 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 39,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,993 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2005 39,966 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar 420G?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
brake binding 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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PWF 678 is a 1970 Jaguar 420G in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar 420G models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,650 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 420G fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWF 678, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 420G typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Jaguar 420G is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWF 678 registered?

PWF 678 is a 1970 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is PWF 678 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWF 678 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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