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JRA 526H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,898 mi
Last recorded49,898 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRA 526H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2018 49,898 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,679 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,188 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,381 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,099 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,785 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 45,720 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,545 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play steering column

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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JRA 526H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JRA 526H, 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.

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What year was JRA 526H registered?

JRA 526H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is JRA 526H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRA 526H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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