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AAE 453J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,314 mi
Last recorded89,314 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAE 453J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,314 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s & o/s upper - N/s & o/s lower boots (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheelarch

Fail 20 Dec 2016 89,314 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s & o/s upper - N/s & o/s lower boots (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheelarch

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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AAE 453J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AAE 453J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAE 453J?

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What year was AAE 453J registered?

AAE 453J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 November 1970.

Is AAE 453J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAE 453J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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