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ABW 55H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,802 mi
Last recorded57,802 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 55H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 57,793 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 57,791 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to none start (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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ABW 55H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ABW 55H, 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 ABW 55H?

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What year was ABW 55H registered?

ABW 55H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 March 1970.

Is ABW 55H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 55H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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