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2 BTB

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,361 mi
Last recorded60,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 BTB
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,361 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,739 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 69,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Slight exhaust blow but not excessive

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2007 59,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,244 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 59,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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2 BTB is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 2 BTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2 BTB?

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What year was 2 BTB registered?

2 BTB is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 April 1970.

Is 2 BTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 BTB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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