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FM 20

1970 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,077 mi
Last recorded19,077 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM 20
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 19,077 miles

Front Various rubber suspension & steering components perishing.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres side walls perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 19,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Various rubber suspension & steering components perishing.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres side walls perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 19,003 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak.

front suspension rubber components perishing.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 18,859 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak.

front suspension rubber components perishing.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 18,752 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

most front suspension rubber boots are perishing.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 18,650 miles

all tyres are perishing.

most rubber boots are perishing on the front suspension.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 18,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all tyres are perishing.

most rubber boots are perishing on the front suspension.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 18,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 17,881 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 17,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 17,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 16,818 miles

wiper blads poor

Fail 31 Jan 2014 16,818 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

wiper blads poor

Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,007 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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FM 20 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FM 20, 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 FM 20?

You can check the full history of FM 20 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM 20 registered?

FM 20 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 June 1970.

Is FM 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM 20 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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