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JFT 222H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,942 mi
Last recorded10,942 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFT 222H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 10,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 10,159 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 8,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 5,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 3,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 1,545 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,777 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,048 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,897 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,270 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 92,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,592 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 90,592 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,908 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 87,904 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 85,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,213 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2006 82,131 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 80,436 miles

Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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JFT 222H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JFT 222H, 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 JFT 222H registered?

JFT 222H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 30 January 1970.

Is JFT 222H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFT 222H shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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