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ALG 88J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,628 mi
Last recorded72,628 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 88J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,628 miles

corrosion nsr rear of wheel arch

corrosion osf floor will need attention soon

play inner rack joints

slight lift in bottom ball joits

some noise and roughness to both rear wheels on rotation

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2017 72,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion nsr rear of wheel arch

corrosion osf floor will need attention soon

play inner rack joints

slight lift in bottom ball joits

some noise and roughness to both rear wheels on rotation

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,761 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 71,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,974 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,237 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,196 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 69,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,892 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 68,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,679 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 68,178 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 68,178 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel flap full of water

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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ALG 88J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ALG 88J, 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 ALG 88J registered?

ALG 88J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is ALG 88J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 88J shows 15 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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