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ACH 534H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,110 mi
Last recorded74,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACH 534H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 74,110 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres have age cracks

Fail 18 Jun 2025 74,110 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres have age cracks

Fail 13 Jun 2025 74,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 73,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle totally undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2022 73,235 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,722 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 72,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,878 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,453 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,453 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,877 miles

long parkbrake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,475 miles

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

all ball joint boots starting to split

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,077 miles

Both front wheels very close to brake calipers.

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

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

Slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 69,064 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/s/f tyre rubbing on wiring loom on full lock.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ACH 534H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ACH 534H, 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 ACH 534H registered?

ACH 534H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 February 1970.

Is ACH 534H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACH 534H shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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