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AKB 843J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,531 mi
Last recorded51,531 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKB 843J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 51,531 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 51,302 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 51,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 70 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018

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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AKB 843J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AKB 843J, 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 AKB 843J?

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What year was AKB 843J registered?

AKB 843J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is AKB 843J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKB 843J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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