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SFW 452H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

5,840 mi
Last recorded5,840 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFW 452H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 5,840 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 4,839 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 4,302 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 3,232 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 2,763 miles

oil leak-leaking on exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2014 1,644 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 1,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger broken no resulting in excessive movement

Pass 1 May 2013 904 miles

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

slight play in steering column upper bearing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering column upper bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 246 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 17 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 99,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 99,779 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 99,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 99,214 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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SFW 452H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SFW 452H, 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

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What year was SFW 452H registered?

SFW 452H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is SFW 452H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFW 452H shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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