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RUN 255H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,926 mi
Last recorded80,926 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUN 255H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,546 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 37,546 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,159 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 34,733 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 34,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,388 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,357 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 25,621 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,324 miles

front shockabsorber lower bushes starting to perish

slight play in n/s rear antiroll bar link

slight wear in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight wear in o/s top ball joint

Fail 13 Sep 2006 24,302 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front shockabsorber lower bushes starting to perish

slight play in n/s rear antiroll bar link

slight wear in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight wear in o/s top ball joint

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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RUN 255H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RUN 255H, 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 RUN 255H registered?

RUN 255H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 May 1970.

Is RUN 255H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUN 255H shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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