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JVF 853H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,630 mi
Last recorded88,630 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVF 853H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 88,630 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,306 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,047 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,837 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,726 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 87,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 87,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has corrosion appearing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion appearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 87,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 86,725 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 86,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 86,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 85,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 85,645 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 85,577 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,505 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 85,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 85,387 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 85,385 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 85,382 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 85,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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JVF 853H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JVF 853H, 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 JVF 853H registered?

JVF 853H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 June 1970.

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The MOT history for JVF 853H shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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