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YRR 448H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,739 mi
Last recorded98,739 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRR 448H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 98,739 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot fixing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 98,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot fixing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,723 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,414 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 97,387 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,144 miles

offside front seat belt frayed

Fail 26 Apr 2013 7,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside front seat belt frayed

Pass 12 May 2012 96,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 96,611 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 96,302 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 36,082 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 95,974 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 95,784 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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YRR 448H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YRR 448H, 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 YRR 448H registered?

YRR 448H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 January 1970.

Is YRR 448H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRR 448H shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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