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WAD 252J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,083 mi
Last recorded87,083 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAD 252J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,083 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,083 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,078 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,073 miles

exhaust tailpipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,037 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

front valance slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 87,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front valance corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 11 May 2009 86,983 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,976 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 86,894 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 86,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 86,564 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 86,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WAD 252J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WAD 252J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WAD 252J?

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What year was WAD 252J registered?

WAD 252J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 October 1970.

Is WAD 252J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAD 252J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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