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DFH 290J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Brown Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,880 mi
Last recorded65,880 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 290J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,880 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 65,818 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 64,650 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,479 miles

Oil leak

front wipers staring to smear

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,996 miles

front wipers in poor condition

limited reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 21 Mar 2009 60,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 58,697 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,079 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 56,731 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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DFH 290J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Brown with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DFH 290J, 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 DFH 290J?

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What year was DFH 290J registered?

DFH 290J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is DFH 290J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFH 290J shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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