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FWB 866H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,130 mi
Last recorded7,130 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWB 866H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 7,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,461 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 6,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,106 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,749 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 5,159 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,492 miles

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

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

both rear wheels very slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2008 3,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 3,772 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 3,762 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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 866H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWB 866H, 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 FWB 866H?

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What year was FWB 866H registered?

FWB 866H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is FWB 866H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWB 866H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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