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DUB 800K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,139 mi
Last recorded82,139 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUB 800K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 82,139 miles

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Oil leaks under engine/gearbox area.

Some slightly untidy wiring in places.

Pass 18 May 2017 81,814 miles

Headlamp aims just within set limits

Some slightly untidy wiring underbonnet.

Some slightly untidy wiring underbonnet.

Washer operation just adequate.

Fail 18 May 2017 81,814 miles

Headlamp aims just within set limits

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Some slightly untidy wiring underbonnet.

Some slightly untidy wiring underbonnet.

Washer operation just adequate.

Pass 17 May 2016 81,698 miles

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Slight engine -gearbox oil leaks.

Some slightly untidy wiring

Pass 5 May 2015 81,540 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Minor oil leaks in engine bay area.

Some deterioration of front suspension bushes,and ball joint covers.

Pass 21 May 2014 81,247 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits.

slight fuel smell and some minor oil leaks.

some deterioration of all front bushes and ball joint covers.

some untidy wiring under bonnet

washer operation just adequate.

Pass 16 May 2013 80,928 miles

headlamp patterns indistinct, difficult to align and on aim limits* front no.plateas of original design* reversing lamps removed for test where they obstruct no.plate* petrol smell at rear - no leaks found*

slight play in top column* centre exhaust boxeslow* nsf indicatorlens cracked* osr side lamp losing red but ok* some deterioration front anti- roll bar end bushes,lower shock bush, lower inner arm bushes,etc*

unable to check inner boot area due to linings*acceptable windscreen stickers*engine oil leakage covering widearea - potential to soak, contaminate or mask other leakage* gearbox and diff leaks* float in steering rack mounts*

washer performance weak - wiper clearance poor* induction pipe detached- visible from osf inner wing*

Pass 31 May 2012 86,676 miles

engine oil leaks, headlamp aims just within set limits, slight rear wheel bearing play, difficulty in checking inner sills due to coverings, acceptable deterioration of all front suspension bushes, front side lights a little dim.play in osf ttrack ro

rod end.

Pass 5 May 2011 80,371 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits, steering rack gaiters perished,acceptable play in st rack mountings and joints,front suspension rubbers perished, some play in both rear wheel hub assemblies.

Fail 5 May 2011 80,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp aims just within set limits, steering rack gaiters perished,acceptable play in st rack mountings and joints,front suspension rubbers perished, some play in both rear wheel hub assemblies.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,985 miles

FLOAT IN STEERING RACK MOUNTS* SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF WHEELBEARING* SLIGHT PLAY IN NSRHUB* EXHAUST A LITTLE NOISEY - NO SIGNIFICANT LEAKS IDENTIFIED*

PLAY IN TOP COLUMN BUSH* HEADLAMP PATTERNS INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS - VERY DIFFICULT TO ASSESS* WASHERS AND WIPER CLEARANCE POOR* OSR SIDE LAMP LOSING RED COLOUR- BUT OK*

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,561 miles

from anti roll bar endbushes perished* lift in nsf lowerjoint* very slight play both front wheel bearings* repairs to osr exhaust beyond centre box* water leak from ns of radiator*

headlamp patterns indistinct and difficult to assess - aims on limit* osr sidelamp losing red effect* float in rack mounts* oil leaks from engine area and diff* nsf rack gaiter perished* front lower wishbone inner bushes perished*

nsr handbrake performance a little low* all testable items inspectedand found to be acceptable at time of test*

Pass 7 May 2008 79,401 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake are binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,126 miles

NSR HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE A LITTLE LOW* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUNDTO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

REAR LOWER ARM BUSHES WORN* FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR END BUSHES WORN* FRONT INNER WISHBONE BUSHES WORN* SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF WHEELBEARING* SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEELBEARING*

WIPER CLEARANCE POOR* HEADLAMP PATTERNS INDISTINCT AND DIFFICULT TO ALIGN* INDICATOR FLASH RATE SLOW- BUT ACCEPTABLE* ACCEPTABLE MOVEMENT IN RACK MOUNTS* OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND DIFF*

Pass 9 May 2006 78,778 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 78,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES PERISHED* ENGINE, GEARBOX AND DIFF. OIL LEAKS* REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED* EXHAUST A LITTLE NOISEY- NO LEAKS FOUND* NSF RACK GAITER PERISHED* SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES REAR SWING ARM BEARINGS*

REAR SWING ARM STABILISER ARM BUSHES PERISHED* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE APART FROM FAILURE ITEMS*

UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY CHECK INNER SILLS DUE TO COVERINGS* VERY SLIGHT FRAYING ON NSF SEATBELT WEBBING* SEALRED BEAM HEADLAMPS DIFFICULT TO ALIGN - JUDGED CORRECT* NSF SIDELAMP A LITTLE DIM* FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR END BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED*

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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DUB 800K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DUB 800K, 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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DUB 800K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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