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VEG 8H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,965 mi
Last recorded70,965 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEG 8H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 70,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 70,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,128 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,198 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside steering rack axial arm has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,880 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 62,880 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,754 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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VEG 8H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEG 8H, 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 VEG 8H registered?

VEG 8H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 January 1970.

Is VEG 8H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEG 8H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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