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AAA 555J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,439 mi
Last recorded34,439 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 555J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,439 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,772 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 30,687 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 30,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,911 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 28,984 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 28,246 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,396 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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AAA 555J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AAA 555J, 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 AAA 555J registered?

AAA 555J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 August 1970.

Is AAA 555J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAA 555J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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