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FVL 42F

1967 Jaguar 420

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,757 mi
Last recorded3,757 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1967 Jaguar 42060,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 42F
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 3,757 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 3,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 3,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 3,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 2,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 10 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 4 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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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FVL 42F is a 1967 Jaguar 420 in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1967 Jaguar 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 60,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVL 42F, 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 59 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVL 42F registered?

FVL 42F is a 1967 Jaguar 420, first registered on 28 September 1967.

Is FVL 42F safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 42F shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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