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FFM 887H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,744 mi
Last recorded18,744 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFM 887H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 18,744 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 15,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 15,476 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 15,464 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack mounts have movement

Fail 2 Mar 2015 14,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack mounts have movement

Pass 8 Mar 2014 13,771 miles

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

various components have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2013 12,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,605 miles

Engine Has Bad Oil Leak

Number Plate Light Lense Cracked

Rear Diff Has Slight Oil Leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,529 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 6,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 6,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,826 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 887H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 887H, 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 FFM 887H registered?

FFM 887H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 September 1970.

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The MOT history for FFM 887H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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