CarVerify

Free Car Check

ALF 378H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4235cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,934 mi
Last recorded57,934 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 378H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 57,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 57,727 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 57,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 57,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 57,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 56,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 56,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 56,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 55,750 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 55,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 55,309 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 55,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,475 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 54,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 53,994 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 53,992 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 53,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

o/s/f tyre tyre age perished no cords shown roof adrift at rear radiator leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,382 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,665 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 52,647 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear lower arm bushes perished

bottom rear of roof slightly rotton

n/s/f and o/s/f engine mounting bushes perished

rear view mirror slightly loose

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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
Full Jaguar E-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ALF 378H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ALF 378H, 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 ALF 378H?

You can check the full history of ALF 378H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ALF 378H registered?

ALF 378H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is ALF 378H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 378H shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALF 378H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ALF 378H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.