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VOP 243

1968 Jaguar 420G

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,815 mi
Last recorded14,815 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1968 Jaguar 420G52,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOP 243
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,815 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 14,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2017 14,366 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 14,119 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings.

Pass 18 May 2015 13,034 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,300 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 11,173 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,856 miles

All 4 tyres have light cracking to sidwalls.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 10,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very slight sidewall cracking to all road tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,374 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 8,789 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight oil leak from rear diff,oil near rear brake discs

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link pin

Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 7,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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VOP 243 is a 1968 Jaguar 420G in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Jaguar 420G models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 52,265 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 VOP 243, 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 58 years old, this Jaguar 420G is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VOP 243 registered?

VOP 243 is a 1968 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 31 December 1968.

Is VOP 243 safe to buy?

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