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APP 96J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,250 mi
Last recorded88,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 96J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 88,250 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 88,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 88,228 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 88,194 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 88,183 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 88,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,074 miles

small amount of play in both front top ball joints and both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Aug 2018 88,074 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

small amount of play in both front top ball joints and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,981 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,909 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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APP 96J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,300cc 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 APP 96J, 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 APP 96J?

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What year was APP 96J registered?

APP 96J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is APP 96J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 96J 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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