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HMT 129J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,729 mi
Last recorded81,729 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMT 129J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,262 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,081 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,154 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 78,148 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 77,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 76,564 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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HMT 129J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HMT 129J, 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 HMT 129J registered?

HMT 129J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is HMT 129J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMT 129J shows 20 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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