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847 XKE

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,395 mi
Last recorded44,395 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration847 XKE
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,395 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,610 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 36,785 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,739 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 32,064 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

drivers seat is loose

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,103 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 31,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,431 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,770 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 27,541 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 27,538 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 26,913 miles

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

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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847 XKE is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 847 XKE, 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 847 XKE registered?

847 XKE is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 May 1970.

Is 847 XKE safe to buy?

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