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6272 WD

1968 Jaguar 420

Beige Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,243 mi
Last recorded11,243 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1968 Jaguar 42046,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6272 WD
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 11,243 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 11,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 11,225 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 11,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 11,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 9,767 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 9,659 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 8,779 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 8,673 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,033 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 6,279 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 4,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 1,910 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 1,910 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 50 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 50 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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6272 WD is a 1968 Jaguar 420 in Beige with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1968 Jaguar 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 46,928 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 6272 WD, 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 58 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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6272 WD is a 1968 Jaguar 420, first registered on 6 August 1968.

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