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SCV 771G

1968 Jaguar 420

Beige Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,645 mi
Last recorded91,645 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1968 Jaguar 42046,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 771G
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 91,645 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 91,634 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 82,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 79,500 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in steering

Pass 10 May 2019 61,561 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 10 May 2019 61,557 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,349 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 60,349 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine and rear differential oil leaks

general deteriation of rubber bushes and corrosion of suspension components

o/s/f wiper split

oil leaking steering box area

slight cracking around fuel cap seals

tyre walls cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2014 77,579 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

N/S/F BUMPER CORNER MOUNTING BRACKET INSECURE

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,575 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

osf nsf lower flitch panels have rust present..

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

osf lower flitch panel has rust present...

Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

osf lower flitch panel has rust present...

Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,248 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 77,169 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 77,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,025 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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SCV 771G is a 1968 Jaguar 420 in Beige with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SCV 771G, 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.

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What year was SCV 771G registered?

SCV 771G is a 1968 Jaguar 420, first registered on 15 August 1968.

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