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AHB 408

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,993 mi
Last recorded13,993 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHB 408
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 13,993 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 13,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,710 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,031 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 12,017 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,547 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 11,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,046 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 11,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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AHB 408 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AHB 408, 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 AHB 408 registered?

AHB 408 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 28 May 1970.

Is AHB 408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHB 408 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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