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VDU 590H

1970 Jaguar 420G

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,685 mi
Last recorded83,685 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 420G46,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDU 590H
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 83,685 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,640 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 83,592 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,586 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,463 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,418 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,273 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,232 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 82,297 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 82,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 81,698 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,583 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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VDU 590H is a 1970 Jaguar 420G in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDU 590H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VDU 590H?

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What year was VDU 590H registered?

VDU 590H is a 1970 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 12 March 1970.

Is VDU 590H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDU 590H shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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