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DWU 30H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,217 mi
Last recorded61,217 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWU 30H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,217 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,215 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs pitted

nearside rear brake has a low reading

slight play in both rear hubs

some signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs pitted and scored

slight play in steering rack rubber bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,912 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in steering joints

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2009 60,912 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in steering joints

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight fluctuation on front brake readings

Fail 15 Sep 2008 60,753 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front ball joints covers not fitted correctly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight fluctuation on front brake readings

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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DWU 30H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWU 30H, 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 DWU 30H registered?

DWU 30H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 March 1970.

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