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AYR 9H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Beige Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYR 9H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 81,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,270 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,694 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,135 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,994 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,694 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 77,691 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,300 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,300 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDE (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH SIDE. (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,623 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,754 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,780 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,000 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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AYR 9H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Beige 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 AYR 9H, 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 AYR 9H?

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What year was AYR 9H registered?

AYR 9H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is AYR 9H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYR 9H 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.

Does AYR 9H have outstanding finance?

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