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223 FJB

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,531 mi
Last recorded82,531 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration223 FJB
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,461 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,579 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 79,019 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 79,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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223 FJB is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 223 FJB, 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 223 FJB?

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What year was 223 FJB registered?

223 FJB is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is 223 FJB safe to buy?

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