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VKN 111J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,409 mi
Last recorded60,409 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKN 111J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,409 miles

nearside front inner brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,409 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,410 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 60,409 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 60,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 60,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,409 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 60,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,409 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

coolant leak water pump area

evidence of offside rear tyre fouling body (inner side wall)

nearside rear inner arch front end corroded & holed

offside front flexy brake hose very close to back plate on full lock

offside front floor corroded & holed

Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,409 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

coolant leak water pump area

evidence of offside rear tyre fouling body (inner side wall)

nearside rear sill end/wheel arch area corroded & holed

offside front flexy brake hose very close to back plate on full lock

offside front floor corroded & holed

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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VKN 111J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKN 111J, 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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VKN 111J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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