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VHY 47H

1970 Jaguar 420G

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

55,110 mi
Last recorded55,110 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 420G46,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHY 47H
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2007 55,110 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake fluid reservior caps poor

coolant leak - header tank

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

dipp beam operate with side lights

most ball joint dust covers damaged

rear axle oil leak

wing mirrors damaged

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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VHY 47H is a 1970 Jaguar 420G in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 VHY 47H, 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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VHY 47H is a 1970 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 1 February 1970.

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