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YLU 470H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,262 mi
Last recorded42,262 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLU 470H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 42,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,440 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 41,428 miles

Indicator switch faulty not locking for nearside (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main stop lamps dim and slow

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,840 miles

oil seepage

wipers poor

Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,840 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

oil seepage

wipers poor

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,250 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 39,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,786 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 39,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,786 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,786 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,786 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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YLU 470H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLU 470H, 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

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What year was YLU 470H registered?

YLU 470H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 February 1970.

Is YLU 470H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLU 470H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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