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BRJ 49K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,457 mi
Last recorded79,457 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRJ 49K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,457 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 79,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 78,995 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 78,986 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel leak dangerous

Pass 29 Jun 2006 77,089 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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BRJ 49K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BRJ 49K, 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 BRJ 49K registered?

BRJ 49K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is BRJ 49K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRJ 49K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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