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CTN 527J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,743 mi
Last recorded86,743 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTN 527J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,743 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 86,729 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire CARB (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Sep 2023 86,692 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 86,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 85,703 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 85,703 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,592 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 85,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,322 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,622 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,684 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 33,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,593 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,591 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,569 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 81,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,405 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 80,405 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 78,699 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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CTN 527J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CTN 527J, 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 CTN 527J registered?

CTN 527J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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