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525 WPA

1961 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,523 mi
Last recorded71,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1961 Jaguar E-type36,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration525 WPA
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 71,329 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 71,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,302 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,014 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 71,003 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,923 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,818 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,749 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,449 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,368 miles

small crack (outside swept area) on nearside screen.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,227 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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525 WPA is a 1961 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 525 WPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 525 WPA?

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What year was 525 WPA registered?

525 WPA is a 1961 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 525 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 525 WPA shows 16 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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