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PAK 839H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,226 mi
Last recorded84,226 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAK 839H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 84,226 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 84,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported t junction (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,854 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise coolant leak radiator hoses

advise pin in bottom of gearbox mount may be now missing?

advise rear prop-shaft u/j joint worn

Fail 10 Nov 2011 82,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

advise coolant leak radiator hoses

advise parking brake effort nearside rear

advise pin in bottom of gearbox mount may be now missing ?

advise rear pro-shaft u/j joint worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 80,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,279 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 79,748 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

advise fluid leak clutch slave cyliner

advise various small leaks on exhaust system

Pass 5 Aug 2009 79,748 miles

advise fluid leak clutch slave cyliner

advise various small leaks on exhaust system

Fail 10 Jul 2009 79,742 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise offside front wheel polished on inner edge not found anything to cause this

advise rear brake require service

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise some play in nearside steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,357 miles

Battery insecure

home made clamp on exhaust lose

Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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PAK 839H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PAK 839H, 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 PAK 839H registered?

PAK 839H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 June 1970.

Is PAK 839H safe to buy?

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