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RWK 261H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,490 mi
Last recorded66,490 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWK 261H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,490 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,804 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 65,595 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,260 miles

Rear Oil leak from rear axle

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,504 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,867 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,602 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,256 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,569 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 62,561 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,004 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,134 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,647 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 59,645 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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RWK 261H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RWK 261H, 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 RWK 261H?

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What year was RWK 261H registered?

RWK 261H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 February 1970.

Is RWK 261H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWK 261H shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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