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KRN 742H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,977 mi
Last recorded48,977 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRN 742H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 45,073 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 41,378 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 40,545 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 39,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,641 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 32,711 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 32,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 31,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,848 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 19 May 2010 29,840 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 22 May 2009 29,204 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,226 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,468 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)

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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KRN 742H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KRN 742H, 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 KRN 742H registered?

KRN 742H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is KRN 742H safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRN 742H shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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