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FFM 520H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,184 mi
Last recorded75,184 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFM 520H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 75,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 75,908 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,761 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,405 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 72,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust clamp missing from front pipe

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,154 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,555 miles

Brake fluid cap/level indicator broken

Center exhaust clamp slightly damaged

Exhaust down pipe clamps missing

Front brakes slightly out of ballance

Handbrake almost travels to stop

No rear seat belts fitted

O/S/F Brake hose starting to perish

Fail 16 Jun 2015 66,540 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Radiator bottom hose starting to split and leaking slightly

Brake fluid cap/level indicator broken

Center exhaust clamp slightly damaged

Exhaust down pipe clamps missing

Front brakes slightly out of ballance

Handbrake almost travels to stop

N/S/F Floor/jacking point rusted

No rear seat belts fitted

O/S/F Brake hose starting to perish

Pass 11 Jan 2014 66,540 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,540 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front floor area corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front floor area corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,540 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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FFM 520H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FFM 520H, 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 FFM 520H?

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What year was FFM 520H registered?

FFM 520H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 April 1970.

Is FFM 520H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFM 520H shows 12 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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