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HBY 87J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,624 mi
Last recorded9,624 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBY 87J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2011 9,624 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,978 miles

Rear shock absorber bushes showing signs of wear

Slight play in offside top swivel joint

Steering column UJ showing signs of wear

Underside of car weak

oil leak

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 87J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBY 87J, 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 87J registered?

HBY 87J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 December 1970.

Is HBY 87J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBY 87J shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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