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ELC 969J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,328 mi
Last recorded10,328 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELC 969J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 10,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 9,504 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 8,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 7,782 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 7,782 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 6,990 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 6,473 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 6,473 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 5,450 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 4,715 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 3,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 2,215 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 2,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 2,152 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 2,043 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 1,981 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 1,704 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 969J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red 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 ELC 969J, 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 969J?

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What year was ELC 969J registered?

ELC 969J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is ELC 969J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELC 969J 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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