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CHU 23J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,584 mi
Last recorded83,584 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHU 23J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,537 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 83,521 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,372 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,873 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 82,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 82,759 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 82,632 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 82,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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CHU 23J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CHU 23J, 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 CHU 23J?

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What year was CHU 23J registered?

CHU 23J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is CHU 23J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHU 23J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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