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VOC 426H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,160 mi
Last recorded54,160 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOC 426H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle has been covered in underseal

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 27 May 2014 53,108 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle has been covered in underseal

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 21 May 2013 52,906 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 52,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,036 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no seat belts

o/s/f floor repaired

Fail 15 Feb 2012 52,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no seat belts

o/s/f floor repaired

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,919 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front inner wing cover close to top of tyre.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 51,919 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,811 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight movement on s/rack mountings

Fail 22 Aug 2008 51,810 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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VOC 426H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VOC 426H, 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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What year was VOC 426H registered?

VOC 426H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 February 1970.

Is VOC 426H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOC 426H shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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