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3 FJX

1970 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,807 mi
Last recorded72,807 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 FJX
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2022 72,807 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,428 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 72,421 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel column lower uj pinch bolt (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all three (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 72,238 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 72,144 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose loose and nut missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure loose at steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 71,870 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 71,870 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 71,240 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,231 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,143 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 71,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,235 miles

n/s steering rack mounting rubber split

Fail 16 Mar 2015 4,835 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s steering rack mounting rubber split

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,199 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 68,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

engine overheated during test

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,287 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,208 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 62,207 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 61,147 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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3 FJX is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 3 FJX, 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 3 FJX registered?

3 FJX is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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