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EAN 854J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,600 mi
Last recorded79,600 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 854J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 79,600 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,533 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,413 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,237 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,969 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,824 miles

Slight drag from left hand rear brake

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,458 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,879 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 77,338 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Long travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,338 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Long travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,421 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 76,082 miles

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

Oil leak on diff

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in rear driveshaft inner flange bearings

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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EAN 854J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Brown 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 EAN 854J, 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 EAN 854J registered?

EAN 854J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is EAN 854J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAN 854J 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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