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VKN 130J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,197 mi
Last recorded73,197 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKN 130J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,690 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,031 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,001 miles

GEARBOX AND REAR AXLE WEAPING OIL

GEARLEVER KNOB LOOSE

ADVISE LOOK AT HANDBRAKE CALIPERS IN NEAR FUTURE

BOTH WIPER BLADES WORN

CHOKE WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,997 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED AND DAMAGED

GEARBOX AND REAR AXLE WEAPING OIL

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFICENCY LOW - ADVISE LOOK AT IN FUTURE

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 68,992 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT CROSSMEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND DAMAGED

GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKS

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOORPAN CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFICENCY LOW -ADVISE LOOK AT IN FUTURE

OFFSIDE LOWER SWIVEL COVER PERISHING

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 68,992 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 68,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,989 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 68,989 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,988 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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VKN 130J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKN 130J, 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 130J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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