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RKG 460H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,832 mi
Last recorded81,832 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKG 460H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 81,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both manifolds have bolts missing and rear manifold is cracked (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front sill/ jacking point slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Nearside Rear sill/ arch slightly corroded

Offside Front sill/ jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,752 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,428 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 77,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 77,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 76,633 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 76,322 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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RKG 460H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RKG 460H, 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 RKG 460H registered?

RKG 460H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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