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TJI 4270

1974 Jaguar 420

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,436 mi
Last recorded93,436 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 4270
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,436 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only met . Service or repair may be necessary

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,146 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back of both rear silencers (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake beginning to bind

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bottom of chassis rail by oil filter , marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake beginning to bind

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake only just met requirements ,adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,999 miles

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

Nearside rear boot floor corroding

Offside front chassis holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,858 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Out rigger / floor corroded, not within prescribed area

Rear gearbox mounting poor condition

Slight play steering joints

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,331 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 32,008 miles

slight plsy rear wheel bearings

steering joint covers poor condition

vehicle underebody covered with underseal

Pass 13 May 2011 91,513 miles

Oil leak

slight play steering joints

vehicle underbody poor condition

Fail 12 May 2011 91,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight play steering joints

vehicle underbody poor condition

Pass 10 May 2010 91,075 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear screen cracked

slight play steering joints

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,724 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear window cracked

slight play steering column top bush

slight play steering joint

Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,211 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front sub frame bushes poor condition

offside rear lower suspension arm joint slight play

slight bind rear brakes

slight play steering joints

steering stiff

Pass 6 Mar 2007 89,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front nearside inner wing starting to corrode

nearside outer sill starting to corrode (centre)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 88,972 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 88,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside steering joint second one of drop arm slight play

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

underneath of vehicle poor general condition (corroding)

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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TJI 4270 is a 1974 Jaguar 420 in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TJI 4270, 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 52 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TJI 4270 is a 1974 Jaguar 420, first registered on 7 February 1974.

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