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AVC 44K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,577 mi
Last recorded7,577 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVC 44K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 7,577 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 7,549 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 7,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light cracks in nearside front tyre tread pattern

Fail 25 Oct 2013 7,261 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light cracks in nearside front tyre tread pattern

nearside washer poorly adjusted

wipers leaving slight smears on windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2012 7,172 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 7,103 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,941 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,883 miles

Vehicle overheating

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 6,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle overheating

Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,636 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 6,616 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,596 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 6,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 6,266 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 6,265 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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AVC 44K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc 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 AVC 44K, 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 AVC 44K registered?

AVC 44K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is AVC 44K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVC 44K 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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