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DOY 300J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,990 mi
Last recorded72,990 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 300J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 72,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 72,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,176 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,721 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,450 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 71,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,494 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,503 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,929 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 68,929 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear shock absorbers slight noise

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy underseal applied to underside of vehicle

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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DOY 300J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DOY 300J, 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 DOY 300J registered?

DOY 300J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 August 1970.

Is DOY 300J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOY 300J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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