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WXX 809

1966 Jaguar 420

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,507 mi
Last recorded60,507 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXX 809
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 60,507 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside rear radius arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn near-side rear radius arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 60,407 miles

Brake lights work intermittantly and will require further investigation

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 60,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,208 miles

Front and rear brakes out of balance and advise investigation

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 60,006 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake Caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,931 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,931 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 59,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,868 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,804 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,713 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,687 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,647 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak on engine [offside rear]

oil leak on engine [offside front]

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 58,963 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 58,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 58,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,510 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2008 58,510 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,470 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 58,245 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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WXX 809 is a 1966 Jaguar 420 in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WXX 809, 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 60 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WXX 809 registered?

WXX 809 is a 1966 Jaguar 420, first registered on 12 September 1966.

Is WXX 809 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXX 809 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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