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KUJ 51J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,877 mi
Last recorded70,877 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUJ 51J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,627 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,979 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 68,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s handbrake low efficiency

n/s rear inner u/j joint slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 67,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s handbrake low efficiency

n/s rear inner u/j joint slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 66,416 miles

handbrake just meets requirements

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,774 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 65,584 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 34,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 63,084 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 63,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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KUJ 51J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KUJ 51J, 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 KUJ 51J registered?

KUJ 51J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 August 1970.

Is KUJ 51J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUJ 51J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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