CarVerify

Free Car Check

XTE 960H

1970 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,964 mi
Last recorded58,964 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTE 960H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 58,964 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,439 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,143 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 57,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration lights working but dim

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 56,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,657 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear drive shafts have slight play in

fron under skirt on bonnet has started to rust

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,657 miles

Oil leak

both rear drive shafts have slight play in

fron under skirt on bonnet has started to rust

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
Full Jaguar E-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XTE 960H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTE 960H, 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 XTE 960H?

You can check the full history of XTE 960H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XTE 960H registered?

XTE 960H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 May 1970.

Is XTE 960H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTE 960H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XTE 960H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XTE 960H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.