MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)
Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)
Nearside wiper blade doesnt clear screen that well
all tyres very old and should be replaced
floor corroded
front metal brake pipes rusty
hand brake lever relaese cap missing, operates ok
metal fuel pipes rusty
seats and seat belts ok for test but are in poor condition
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake fluid feed pipe to near side master cylinder/clip very rusty (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box not attached (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement unable to rotate by hand caliper seized (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose twisted brake flexible (3.6.B.4c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering rack gaiter insecure rubber mounts splitting (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake binding badly unable to rotate and chech wheel bearing
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately release knob missing,does work but sharp on hand (3.1.8)
bonnet safety catch missing and bonnet hidges missing some bolts
brake pipes corroding
brakes not tested due to total condition of car !
diff leaking oil from pinion seal
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
slight play in lower steering colum bush, and steering wheel very flexible!
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
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VRM 3H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 VRM 3H, 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 VRM 3H registered?
VRM 3H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 January 1970.
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