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ELC 889J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,595 mi
Last recorded60,595 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELC 889J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 60,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,623 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,948 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 57,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,594 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,861 miles

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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ELC 889J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ELC 889J, 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 ELC 889J?

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What year was ELC 889J registered?

ELC 889J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 June 1970.

Is ELC 889J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELC 889J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELC 889J have outstanding finance?

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