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WOT 239H

1970 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,100 mi
Last recorded63,100 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOT 239H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 63,100 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2025 63,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,028 miles

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

Front steering rack mounting rubbers slightly worn

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2023 63,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack mounting rubbers slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front steering rack mounting bush perrishing

Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,843 miles

Nearside Front steering rack rubber mounting worn

Fail 17 Jun 2020 62,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering rack rubber mounting worn

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,763 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 62,687 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 62,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 62,494 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 62,144 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 62,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2010 61,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 61,894 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 61,894 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2008 61,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2007 61,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 61,553 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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WOT 239H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WOT 239H, 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 WOT 239H registered?

WOT 239H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 May 1970.

Is WOT 239H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOT 239H shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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