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490 JUB

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,125 mi
Last recorded35,125 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration490 JUB
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,125 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,931 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 33,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,784 miles

Centre slight atf leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/&o/s/f chassiss has modified repair

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,724 miles

Both inner sills/floor (structural) deformed along the lengths, not excessively

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Entire floor recently schultzed, various points of corrosion, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside handbrake effort lower than expected, rear brakes may need attention

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack input shaft bearing u/s

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

Automatic selector cable has stretched, making it possible to start car when geabox in drive

Fail 9 Apr 2014 28,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills/floor (structural) deformed along the lengths, not excessively

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Entire floor recently schultzed, various points of corrosion, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack input shaft bearing u/s

Automatic selector cable has stretched, making it possible to start car when geabox in drive

Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,624 miles

Battery insecure

Lower than expected handbrake reading on nearside rear - rear brakes may require attention

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wear/play in mechanism securing nearside passenger seat - may affect performance of seat belt

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,963 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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490 JUB 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 490 JUB, 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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490 JUB is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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