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FPF 994J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,210 mi
Last recorded26,210 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPF 994J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 26,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 25,621 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 23,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 21,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 19,918 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 17,658 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 16,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 15,969 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 15,657 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near/side front tyre cracking

oil leak (engine)

oil leak (gear/box)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 13,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 11,666 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 8,627 miles

front and rear pads near

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,394 miles

ALL rubber suspention bushes showing signes of perishing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre perished

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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FPF 994J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FPF 994J, 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.

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What year was FPF 994J registered?

FPF 994J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 September 1970.

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