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ORO 8H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,520 mi
Last recorded82,520 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORO 8H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 82,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 82,369 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight deterioration

Rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2016 82,250 miles

Rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has slight deterioration

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 82,199 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front slight deterioration

Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,788 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,996 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,010 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 79,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,549 miles

low readings from nearside parking brake performance test!

play in rear hub / driveshaft area!

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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ORO 8H 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 75%.

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 ORO 8H, 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

How do I check the history of ORO 8H?

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What year was ORO 8H registered?

ORO 8H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 March 1970.

Is ORO 8H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORO 8H shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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