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XAA 17

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,832 mi
Last recorded94,832 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAA 17
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,832 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,124 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 94,085 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 94,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,872 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 93,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,485 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,354 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 93,268 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 93,268 miles

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

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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XAA 17 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XAA 17, 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 XAA 17?

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What year was XAA 17 registered?

XAA 17 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 April 1970.

Is XAA 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAA 17 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAA 17 have outstanding finance?

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