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ELW 838J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,041 mi
Last recorded20,041 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELW 838J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2023 20,041 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 18,690 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,336 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 17,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 16,430 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,176 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 14,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 13,844 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,719 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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ELW 838J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ELW 838J, 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 ELW 838J registered?

ELW 838J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 November 1970.

Is ELW 838J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELW 838J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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