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HBY 48J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,152 mi
Last recorded77,152 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBY 48J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,152 miles

Slight brake fluctuation

Small chuff on exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,079 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 77,071 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,901 miles

Brake pedal occasionally sticks down

Upper ball joint covers deteriorated

Wipers smear a little

Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,386 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 76,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Locking wire missing on rear lower arms and split pins missing front shock absorbers

Rear exhaust mounts cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,174 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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HBY 48J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HBY 48J, 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 HBY 48J registered?

HBY 48J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is HBY 48J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBY 48J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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