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AUA 881J

1971 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5434cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,780 mi
Last recorded41,780 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUA 881J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,434cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 41,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018
Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,731 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 37,570 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,570 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 39,548 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,523 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 39,483 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,483 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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AUA 881J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,434cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AUA 881J, 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 AUA 881J registered?

AUA 881J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is AUA 881J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUA 881J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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