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HGC 471J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,690 mi
Last recorded100,690 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 471J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 100,690 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 97,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 97,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 97,484 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,718 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 96,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,866 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,363 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,252 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 94,999 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 94,999 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,896 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,338 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 94,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,671 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 93,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 93,117 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 93,117 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 92,443 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 92,084 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 91,290 miles

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

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

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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HGC 471J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGC 471J, 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 HGC 471J registered?

HGC 471J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 October 1970.

Is HGC 471J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 471J shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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