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RDU 987G

1968 Jaguar 420G

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,396 mi
Last recorded84,396 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1968 Jaguar 420G52,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDU 987G
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,396 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 85,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 83,610 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 83,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 83,587 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 83,587 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RDU 987G is a 1968 Jaguar 420G in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Jaguar 420G models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 52,265 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 RDU 987G, 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 58 years old, this Jaguar 420G is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDU 987G registered?

RDU 987G is a 1968 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 17 October 1968.

Is RDU 987G safe to buy?

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