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JAZ 422

1970 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,148 mi
Last recorded48,148 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 422
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 48,148 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 42,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,116 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,080 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 28,529 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 26,213 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 22,439 miles

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

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 18,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,148 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 14,789 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,678 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,379 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 11,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 11,161 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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JAZ 422 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JAZ 422, 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 JAZ 422 registered?

JAZ 422 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is JAZ 422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 422 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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