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ABW 88H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

2,500 mi
Last recorded2,500 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 88H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 2,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 2,378 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 2,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 2,298 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 1,961 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 1,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 1,323 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 878 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,691 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 99,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 99,644 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 99,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 99,616 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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ABW 88H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ABW 88H, 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 ABW 88H registered?

ABW 88H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 February 1970.

Is ABW 88H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 88H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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