MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake discs wearing thin
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front brake discs wearing thin
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Jaguar 420G?
Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VWP 497G is a 1968 Jaguar 420G in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VWP 497G, 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 VWP 497G registered?
VWP 497G is a 1968 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 13 November 1968.
Is VWP 497G safe to buy?
The MOT history for VWP 497G shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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