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FWB 589H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,904 mi
Last recorded42,904 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWB 589H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 42,904 miles

Front movement present in steering rack mountings

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel hub splines

Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,651 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

free movement pressent in steering system

movement pressent in steering rack mounting rubbers

movement pressent in upper steering column/bearing

n/o plate light slightly dim

n/s/f upper ball joint boot cracking

n/s/f upper ball joint showing some wear

slight movement pressent in n/s and o/s/r wheel/hub splines

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,486 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

exhaust downpipe securing nut missing

free play pressent in steering system

movement present in upper steering column bush/bearing

o/s/r brake caliper contaminated with oil/grease from rear axle diff unit

slight movement pressent in rear wheel/hub splines

steering rack rubber mountings worn

Fail 8 Aug 2013 42,486 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

exhaust downpipe securing nut missing

free play pressent in steering system

movement present in upper steering column bush/bearing

o/s/r brake caliper contaminated with oil/grease from rear axle diff unit

slight movement pressent in rear wheel/hub splines

steering rack rubber mountings worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,429 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision becoming worn.

Securing nut on front exhaust downpipe to manifold flange missing.

Slight free play within steering mechanism.

Steering rack mountings worn slightly.

os/s/r brake calliper assy slightly contaminated by oil and grease.

slight free movement within both rear wheel hub splines to stub axles.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,328 miles

Securing nut missing at downpipe flange to exhaust manifold.

Slight free movement present within n/s/r and o/s/r wheel hub splines to stub axles.

Slight free play present within steering mechanism.

Steering rack mountings slightly worn.

o/s/r brake calliper slightly contaminated with oil and grease.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,307 miles

slight movement in n/s and o/s/r wheel splines

slight movement pressent in steering rack

some slight oil contamination on o/s/r brake disc

steering rack rubber mountings splitting

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,954 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,141 miles

free movement pressent in steering

movement pressent in rubber steering rack mountings

o/s/r chassis mounted anti roll bar bush worn

oil leak from o/s/r diff nr brake disc surface

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,873 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

movement pressent in n/s/r wheel bearing

movement pressent in steering rack metalastic mountings

n/s/f anti roll bar link securing nut splitting

slight lift in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,368 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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FWB 589H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FWB 589H, 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 FWB 589H registered?

FWB 589H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 26 June 1970.

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The MOT history for FWB 589H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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