MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Both front lower ball joint dust covers perished.
Slight cracks in suspension bushes
Slight engine oil leak
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front n/s flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
all suspension bushes cracked but no movement
both front suspension bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated
both rear trailing arm front bushes slightly unbonded
engine oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.
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LEV 785J 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 62.5%.
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 LEV 785J, 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 LEV 785J registered?
LEV 785J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 October 1970.
Is LEV 785J safe to buy?
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