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WHJ 960J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,282 mi
Last recorded67,282 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 960J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 67,282 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 65,704 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 65,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,577 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 64,577 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2013 64,493 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 May 2012 64,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 64,426 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,389 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 64,389 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 64,314 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 64,314 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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WHJ 960J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WHJ 960J, 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 WHJ 960J registered?

WHJ 960J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 September 1970.

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