MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both outer sills in a poor condition but heavily undersealed.
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
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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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ELE 994J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 September 1970.
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