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205 NKO

1961 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,633 mi
Last recorded1,633 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1961 Jaguar E-type36,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 NKO
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 1,633 miles

n/s/r parking brake slightly down on efficiency

Pass 2 Aug 2017 1,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 1,528 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 150 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 1,382 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 1,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 1,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 1,078 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 1,078 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 1,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,091 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 1,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,022 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,710 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 65,705 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 1,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,525 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 998 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 977 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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205 NKO is a 1961 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1961 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 36,112 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 205 NKO, 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 65 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 205 NKO registered?

205 NKO is a 1961 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 205 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 205 NKO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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