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ELK 251J

1970 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,109 mi
Last recorded23,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELK 251J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 23,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 23,049 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 23,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,975 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,757 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,959 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2005 21,307 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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ELK 251J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ELK 251J, 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

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What year was ELK 251J registered?

ELK 251J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 October 1970.

Is ELK 251J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELK 251J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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