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9 UPK

1971 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,584 mi
Last recorded64,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 UPK
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,916 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,501 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,168 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 63,168 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,667 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,344 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r axle bush slightly split

Fail 29 Jul 2010 61,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r axle bush slightly split

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,737 miles

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

o/s/f indicator has slight damage to lens

Fail 22 Jul 2009 60,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f indicator has slight damage to lens

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,090 miles

n/s/r drive shaft universal joint slight play.

n/s/r flexi hose not tested due to being covered

o/s/f indicator lens slightly damaged.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 60,090 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r drive shaft universal joint slight play.

n/s/r flexi hose not tested due to being covered

o/s/f indicator lens slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,552 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 59,518 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r drive shaft has slight play in UJ

o/s steering gack gater sliding up and down track rod

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small hole in offside front indicator lens

Fail 20 Jul 2006 59,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small hole in o/s/f indicator lens

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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9 UPK is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 9 UPK, 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

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What year was 9 UPK registered?

9 UPK is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 October 1971.

Is 9 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 UPK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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