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ABU 898J

1971 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,890 mi
Last recorded80,890 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABU 898J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 80,890 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 80,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 80,561 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 80,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,086 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaks from engine, transmission and differential

Fail 29 Nov 2021 77,687 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaks from engine, transmission and differential

Pass 27 May 2021 77,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,481 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,086 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,365 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 73,262 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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ABU 898J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ABU 898J, 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 ABU 898J?

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What year was ABU 898J registered?

ABU 898J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is ABU 898J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABU 898J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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