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VDD 707J

1970 Jaguar 420G

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,139 mi
Last recorded71,139 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 420G46,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDD 707J
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 71,139 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear diff slight leaking

Nearside Front Coolant leak From radiator ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak on engine

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 16 May 2022 69,297 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight oil leak on diff rear

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Apr 2022 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak on diff

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,120 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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VDD 707J is a 1970 Jaguar 420G in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VDD 707J, 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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VDD 707J is a 1970 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 12 August 1970.

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