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XAX 40H

1970 Jaguar 420

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,639 mi
Last recorded40,639 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 42038,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAX 40H
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 40,639 miles

underside of vehicle front to rear including suspension heavily painted slight play rear trailing arm bushes slight play rear wheel bearings/driveshaft couplings brake discs front & rear corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 40,639 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s&o/s (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s&o/s front floor & jacking point (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f lower & n/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f lower shock mount / suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle front to rear including suspension heavily painted slight play rear trailing arm bushes slight play rear wheel bearings/driveshaft couplings brake discs front & rear corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,881 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

slight play steering joints

Pass 1 May 2015 39,544 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 39,533 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,977 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,578 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 38,573 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

underside of vehicle has been extensively welded and repaired and under sealed

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,850 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,207 miles

vehicle extensivly welded unwelded areas and front suspension corroded hand brake will shortly need attension almost hitting stop

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,522 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings.....slight cracking of rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 2 Apr 2009 36,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in front wheel bearings.....slight cracking of rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,636 miles

vehicle extensivly welded unwelded areas all suspension and all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2007 35,408 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,678 miles

slight play in o/s ball joints and n/s rear ball swivel vehicle extensively welded and undersealed unwelded areas slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2005 34,507 miles

o/s and n/s front spring cups rear suspension arms floors and chassis slightly corroded

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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XAX 40H is a 1970 Jaguar 420 in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 38,777 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 420 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAX 40H, 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 56 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XAX 40H is a 1970 Jaguar 420, first registered on 27 February 1970.

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