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DBJ 604H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,605 mi
Last recorded2,605 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBJ 604H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 2,605 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 2,531 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 2,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 1,910 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 1,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in both rear inner drive shaft u/j`s

Pass 24 Jul 2013 1,394 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,382 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 76,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,374 miles

n/s/f floor corroded

slight play in n/s & o/s rear wheels

Fail 18 Jun 2010 76,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f floor corroded

slight play in n/s & o/s rear wheels

Fail 26 May 2010 76,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 76,373 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DBJ 604H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DBJ 604H, 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 DBJ 604H?

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What year was DBJ 604H registered?

DBJ 604H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 June 1970.

Is DBJ 604H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBJ 604H shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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