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EBW 268J

1970 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,542 mi
Last recorded53,542 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 268J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 53,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 52,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 51,104 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 51,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 50,644 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 50,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 50,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2007 50,068 miles

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

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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EBW 268J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EBW 268J, 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 EBW 268J registered?

EBW 268J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 August 1970.

Is EBW 268J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 268J shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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