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170 NY

1974 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,833 mi
Last recorded58,833 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 NY
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 58,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,295 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,254 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,182 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,118 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,036 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 58,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,022 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,979 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,907 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion on nearside hinge mounting

Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,907 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion on nearside hinge mounting

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,825 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to melt

Fail 2 Jun 2008 57,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to melt

Pass 25 May 2007 57,786 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 57,776 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 57,706 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 57,706 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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170 NY is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 170 NY, 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 52 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 170 NY registered?

170 NY is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 November 1974.

Is 170 NY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 170 NY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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