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WTF 479H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,974 mi
Last recorded22,974 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTF 479H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,600 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 20,600 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,003 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,926 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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WTF 479H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WTF 479H, 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 WTF 479H?

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What year was WTF 479H registered?

WTF 479H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is WTF 479H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTF 479H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WTF 479H have outstanding finance?

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