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HVW 250H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,372 mi
Last recorded6,372 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVW 250H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 6,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 1,365 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 158 miles

Near side of steering rack has slight wear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,188 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 99,188 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,947 miles

battery insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,699 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,434 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 80,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,163 miles

front wiper blades soon required

slight wear in steering rack mounts

Fail 5 Jun 2008 77,127 miles

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

front wiper blades soon required

slight wear in steering rack mounts

Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 76,013 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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HVW 250H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HVW 250H, 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 HVW 250H?

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What year was HVW 250H registered?

HVW 250H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 April 1970.

Is HVW 250H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVW 250H shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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