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FYF 684J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,153 mi
Last recorded29,153 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYF 684J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,153 miles

Both steering rack joints have slight play.

Mian beam tell tail lamp working incorrectly.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear tyre fouling part of vehicle when raised.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 29,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both steering rack joints have slight play.

Mian beam tell tail lamp working incorrectly.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear tyre fouling part of vehicle when raised.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 29,127 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

o/s front door handle loose

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 28,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,845 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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FYF 684J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FYF 684J, 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 FYF 684J registered?

FYF 684J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 September 1970.

Is FYF 684J safe to buy?

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