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MBF 248H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,437 mi
Last recorded70,437 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBF 248H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,919 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 69,654 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,397 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,584 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,656 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,134 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,375 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,045 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 65,043 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,552 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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MBF 248H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MBF 248H, 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 MBF 248H registered?

MBF 248H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is MBF 248H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBF 248H shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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