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VWN 697H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,485 mi
Last recorded36,485 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWN 697H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 36,485 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroding in places

Fail 20 Nov 2018 96,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroding in places

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,437 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

both bottom sills corroding

n/s/f ,o/s/f and n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 25 Sep 2017 95,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

both bottom sills corroding

n/s/f ,o/s/f and n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,178 miles

slight play at steering wheel to column area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

sills to floors corroding in places and floors

Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

sills to floors corroding in places

slight play at steering wheel to column area

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,643 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s sills to floor areas corroding

Pass 14 May 2013 91,813 miles

Oil leak

sills to floors corroding in places

Pass 24 May 2012 91,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak

sill to floor seems corroding

Fail 15 May 2012 91,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

sill to floor seems corroding

Pass 17 May 2011 90,695 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s bottom sills slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 89,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes slight wear

slght play at steering wheel

Pass 15 May 2009 88,944 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 87,771 miles

rear hub splines wearing o/s more than n/s

slight movement at o/s/flower shock absorber mount to lower arm

Pass 16 May 2007 86,521 miles

Oil leak

advise rear o/s hub splines wearing

Pass 17 May 2006 84,028 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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VWN 697H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VWN 697H, 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 VWN 697H registered?

VWN 697H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 July 1970.

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