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6HNN159

1971 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,135 mi
Last recorded68,135 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6HNN159
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,135 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 68,135 miles

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

Offside Front 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 arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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6HNN159 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 6HNN159, 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 6HNN159 registered?

6HNN159 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 December 1971.

Is 6HNN159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6HNN159 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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