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1 CXP

1970 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,935 mi
Last recorded33,935 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 CXP
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 33,935 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 33,935 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid servo (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork rack (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 33,934 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 33,932 miles

Direction indicator not working all indicators inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,895 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 33,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,848 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 33,845 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 33,821 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,817 miles

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

font ball joint rubber gaiter spilt on both upper and lower , bpoth sides

Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,804 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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1 CXP is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 60,313 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 E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 CXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 CXP registered?

1 CXP is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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