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PBK 888J

1970 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,046 mi
Last recorded3,046 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBK 888J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 3,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 2,030 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension ball joint boot in poor condtion

Fail 19 Mar 2018 2,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper suspension ball joint boot in poor condtion

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 13 Mar 2017 1,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 1,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 1,134 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear sill corroded

general oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2015 593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,100 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 99,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,864 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,236 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 96,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 95,406 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,140 miles

Coolant leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coolant header tank pressure cap not sealing so coolant leaked out during test. switched engine off and carried on with test

rack mountings appear to be loose but rack is not insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2006 93,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bolt missing in front flange.

centre exhaust silencers have front mounts missing.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 92,768 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 92,768 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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PBK 888J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PBK 888J, 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 PBK 888J registered?

PBK 888J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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