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SEL 692H

1970 Jaguar 420

Brown Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,560 mi
Last recorded45,560 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 42038,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEL 692H
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Sring rusty

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sring rusty

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 45,546 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Sring rusty

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sring rusty

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,044 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 44,682 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 44,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,601 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 44,601 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,946 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 41,772 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 41,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,198 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r diff seal leaking oil near brake disc

o/s centre exhaust mount coming apart

slight corrosion o/s/r chassis near suspension arm mount

slight play in both rear drive shafts

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,087 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,087 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,976 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 38,976 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,976 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SEL 692H is a 1970 Jaguar 420 in Brown with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 38,777 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 SEL 692H, 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 56 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SEL 692H registered?

SEL 692H is a 1970 Jaguar 420, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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