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DYG 400H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,191 mi
Last recorded71,191 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYG 400H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,191 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 71,190 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump and gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

diff pinion oil leak

gear box oil leak

near side rear hand brake only just met requirements

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,721 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,485 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,116 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,625 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,280 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,246 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 68,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 67,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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DYG 400H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 DYG 400H, 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 DYG 400H registered?

DYG 400H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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The MOT history for DYG 400H shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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