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EWY 48H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,577 mi
Last recorded10,577 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWY 48H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 10,577 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 10,577 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 10,377 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 9,883 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 9,654 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2010 8,519 miles

offside rear universal joint has very slight play

passenger rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 27 Jan 2010 8,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 8,073 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 8,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 6,700 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 5,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 5,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 2,878 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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EWY 48H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWY 48H, 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 EWY 48H?

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What year was EWY 48H registered?

EWY 48H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 June 1970.

Is EWY 48H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWY 48H shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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