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WKB 497H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,729 mi
Last recorded2,729 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKB 497H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 2,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 1,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 97,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,514 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 95,923 miles

exhaust rear silencer hanger split

nearside front upper and lower ball joint gaitors adrift

offside front upper and lower ball joint gaitors adrift

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 8 Sep 2010 93,302 miles

front upper and lower ball joint gaitors deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,216 miles

offside track rod end gaitor split

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,453 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 24 May 2007 92,173 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 92,170 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 91,973 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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WKB 497H 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 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKB 497H, 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 WKB 497H registered?

WKB 497H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is WKB 497H safe to buy?

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