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TKG 78H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,361 mi
Last recorded61,361 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKG 78H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 61,361 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 61,356 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 60,413 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 60,406 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 56,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,653 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,745 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,298 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,725 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,510 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,577 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,353 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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TKG 78H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 TKG 78H, 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 TKG 78H?

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What year was TKG 78H registered?

TKG 78H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 June 1970.

Is TKG 78H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKG 78H shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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