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DNP 262H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,494 mi
Last recorded71,494 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 262H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,494 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 71,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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DNP 262H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DNP 262H, 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 DNP 262H?

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What year was DNP 262H registered?

DNP 262H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is DNP 262H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNP 262H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DNP 262H have outstanding finance?

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