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40 OE

1971 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,769 mi
Last recorded17,769 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 OE
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 17,769 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 17,769 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 17,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 16,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 16,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 16,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 15,650 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 15,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 15,149 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 15,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 14,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,680 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 14,589 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 14,554 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 14,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 13,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 11,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,697 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 8,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 7,727 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 6,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 5,218 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 4,397 miles

nearside rear section of underside of sill corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2005 1,302 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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40 OE is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 40 OE, 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.

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What year was 40 OE registered?

40 OE is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is 40 OE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 OE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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