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RDK 137H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDK 137H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,396 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,197 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,117 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,494 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 72,491 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RDK 137H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RDK 137H, 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 RDK 137H?

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What year was RDK 137H registered?

RDK 137H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 June 1970.

Is RDK 137H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDK 137H shows 8 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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