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EL-501-MM

1970 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,572 mi
Last recorded91,572 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL-501-MM
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,572 miles

ball joint covers poor

both outer sills poor

both rear suspension arm locking devices missing

rear diff seals leaking

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,556 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose excessive play (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ball joint covers poor

both outer sills poor

both rear suspension arm locking devices missing

rear diff seals leaking

slight play both front wheel 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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EL-501-MM is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EL-501-MM, 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

How do I check the history of EL-501-MM?

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What year was EL-501-MM registered?

EL-501-MM is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 December 1970.

Is EL-501-MM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL-501-MM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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