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POF 972

1970 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,754 mi
Last recorded95,754 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOF 972
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,498 miles

NSR brakes binding

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,341 miles

Offside Rear slight movement on hub / wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,068 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,579 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,043 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,707 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,921 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 90,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 90,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 90,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 89,842 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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POF 972 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POF 972, 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 POF 972?

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What year was POF 972 registered?

POF 972 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is POF 972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for POF 972 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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