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ELE 994J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,031 mi
Last recorded97,031 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELE 994J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,031 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 97,031 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 96,755 miles

both outer sills in a poor condition but heavily undersealed.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,755 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills in a poor condition but heavily undersealed.

severe engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 96,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 96,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 96,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front floor corroed and small hole

Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,201 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front suspension rubber bushes perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 19 Apr 2010 96,183 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front suspension rubber bushes perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,825 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 95,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 95,162 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 95,162 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 94,751 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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ELE 994J 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 58.8%.

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 ELE 994J, 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 ELE 994J registered?

ELE 994J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 September 1970.

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