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URD 709H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURD 709H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,569 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

General body condition is corroded but not considered excessive.

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,586 miles

Body generally corroded.

Both front seats have travel in backrest, but do secure.

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive boot floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower steering universal joint has slight play.

Pass 24 May 2018 91,951 miles

Both front seats have travel in the back rest but age related.

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arms worn.Both little and big bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop area corroded.

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arms worn. Both little and big bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp damaged but still supporting the system properly

Rear Fuel pipe could catch on sub-frame at full travel

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body around boot floor area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body has corrosion.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 91,950 miles

Battery insecure No clamp or battery tray. (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan cracked, very near to rear radius arm mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust clamp damaged but still supporting the system properly

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joints have play, advise replacement of repair soon ()

Front steering rack mountings. Rubber bushes deteriorated but not excessively split advise replacement soon.

Fuel pipe (rear) could catch on sub-frame at full travel

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both little and big bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both little and big bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop area corroded

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Both rear inner joints ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front seats have play in backrest but age related.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,517 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 90,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,976 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,768 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 86,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,956 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 84,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,156 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 83,431 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,819 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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URD 709H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 URD 709H, 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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URD 709H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 February 1970.

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