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AHT 492J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,989 mi
Last recorded20,989 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHT 492J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 20,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 20,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 20,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 20,395 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 19,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,954 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,790 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,051 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,503 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 16,503 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,833 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 15,047 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 15,047 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,640 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,768 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 12,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 12,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 10,614 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,900 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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AHT 492J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AHT 492J, 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 AHT 492J registered?

AHT 492J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 December 1970.

Is AHT 492J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHT 492J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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