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CPB 347H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

21,634 mi
Last recorded21,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPB 347H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 21,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 21,235 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower than expected

Pass 30 Apr 2024 20,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 20,326 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,957 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 19,576 miles

Washer switch slightly faulty

Pass 9 Mar 2020 19,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 19,173 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 18,547 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 17,698 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 16,959 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,357 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 15,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 13,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 12,453 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 12,453 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 11,434 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 11,434 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,778 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

Fail 14 Mar 2011 9,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower ball joint covers insecure

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

Pass 13 Apr 2010 9,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 9,000 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover loose

offside front lower ball joint dust cover loose

Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,636 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 7,636 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,040 miles

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

Reversing lights not working.

Pass 3 May 2007 4,606 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 4,606 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 3,107 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 3,107 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CPB 347H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CPB 347H, 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

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What year was CPB 347H registered?

CPB 347H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 June 1970.

Is CPB 347H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPB 347H shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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