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ALK 35G

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,515 mi
Last recorded94,515 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALK 35G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 94,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,159 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 94,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,099 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,933 miles

Clutch fluid pipe worn near slave cylinder.

Nearside rear driveshaft spicer worn.

Slight play at steering column coupling.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 93,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch fluid pipe worn near slave cylinder.

Nearside rear driveshaft spicer worn.

Slight play at steering column coupling.

Fail 9 May 2011 73,760 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all exhaust mountings deteriated

low efficency on nearside parking brake

near side front and offside front lower shocker bushes deteriated

nearside front and offside front lower wishbone bushes oil contaminated (rear)

Pass 9 May 2011 73,760 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all exhaust mountings deteriated

low efficency on nearside parking brake

near side front and offside front lower shocker bushes deteriated

nearside front and offside front lower wishbone bushes oil contaminated (rear)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,558 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 93,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 93,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,139 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ALK 35G is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ALK 35G, 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 ALK 35G registered?

ALK 35G is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is ALK 35G safe to buy?

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