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199 ETJ

1971 Jaguar E-type

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,897 mi
Last recorded35,897 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration199 ETJ
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 35,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,599 miles

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEARING THE END OF ITS TRAVEL

SUSPENSION BALL JOINT GAITORS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,465 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,721 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,721 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,080 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

int mirror poor

offside seat belt slow

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,270 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

interior mirror poor

washers wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,667 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 80,651 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Alll tyres cracking severely in tread and on sidewalls, I wouldn't want to drive to Highbridge on these tyres.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,603 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 30,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,458 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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199 ETJ is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 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 199 ETJ, 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 55 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 199 ETJ?

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What year was 199 ETJ registered?

199 ETJ is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is 199 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 199 ETJ 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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