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BWN 708K

1971 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,404 mi
Last recorded68,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWN 708K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,811 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre 20 years old other tyres aging

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,801 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre 20 years old other tyres aging

Pass 21 May 2015 67,679 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,364 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,204 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,711 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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BWN 708K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BWN 708K, 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 BWN 708K registered?

BWN 708K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 November 1971.

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