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ABW 158K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,213 mi
Last recorded64,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 158K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 64,213 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaiter starting to crack

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play in steering knuckle (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,005 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,596 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 63,562 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 63,562 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 63,426 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,069 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,604 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,665 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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ABW 158K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ABW 158K, 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 ABW 158K registered?

ABW 158K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 September 1971.

Is ABW 158K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 158K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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