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EBJ 436J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,990 mi
Last recorded50,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBJ 436J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,990 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 50,990 miles

Slightly play in both front wheels

Pass 18 May 2018 50,990 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 50,990 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear tail sections. (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear wheels have wear between wheel and mounting.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,990 miles

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

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

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

Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

both rear suspension trailing arm front bolts not lock wired.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 50,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

both rear suspension trailing arm front bolts not lock wired.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,990 miles

Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

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

near side rear brake disc slightly pitted

parking brake efficiency just met requirements, DBT 25%. replaced brake parts may require bedding in.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,990 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

near side rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,990 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

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

near side rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,988 miles

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

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

both front wheels have movement on splines

rear brake discs slightly pitted and glazed

Fail 4 Oct 2012 50,988 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front wheels have movement on splines

rear brake discs slightly pitted and glazed

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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EBJ 436J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBJ 436J, 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 EBJ 436J registered?

EBJ 436J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 August 1970.

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