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7661 FG

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

9,911 mi
Last recorded9,911 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7661 FG
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 9,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 9,395 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 8,464 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 7,255 miles

When steering unloaded its very uneven when turned lock to lock

Fail 19 May 2020 7,255 miles

When steering unloaded its very uneven when turned lock to lock

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 2,851 miles

steering very tight on lock to lock check when jacked

Fail 12 Jul 2018 2,851 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

steering very tight on lock to lock check when jacked

Pass 10 Jul 2017 2,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 1,889 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 1,888 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,377 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,239 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 92,237 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 90,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre front wiper blade split

Pass 26 May 2010 88,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 87,919 miles

n/s/r lower falk bearing slight play

Pass 2 May 2008 84,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 82,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 79,828 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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7661 FG is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 7661 FG, 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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7661 FG is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 June 1970.

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