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FYH 534J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,845 mi
Last recorded56,845 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYH 534J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,731 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,505 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 55,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,803 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside front tyre getting low

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,494 miles

both front and offside rear tyres getting low

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Dec 2011 54,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,361 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 54,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,239 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 54,239 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery area corroding under neath

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

Battery insecure

N/S/Front suspension top ball joint gaiter split. †O/S/Front suspension top ball joint gaiter split.

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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FYH 534J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FYH 534J, 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 FYH 534J?

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What year was FYH 534J registered?

FYH 534J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 August 1970.

Is FYH 534J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYH 534J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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