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JVW 555H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,167 mi
Last recorded35,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVW 555H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,167 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 34,657 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,806 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 30,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 29,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,768 miles

rear tyres poor

Pass 26 May 2010 28,683 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,525 miles

rear tyres poor

Pass 2 May 2008 28,426 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 28,426 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 28,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,710 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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JVW 555H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JVW 555H, 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 JVW 555H registered?

JVW 555H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 May 1970.

Is JVW 555H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVW 555H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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