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VWP 497G

1968 Jaguar 420G

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1968 Jaguar 420G52,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 497G
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1968
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 96,926 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2009 96,920 miles

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.

81.4%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
brake binding 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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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?

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