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EAC 162K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,196 mi
Last recorded44,196 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAC 162K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,299 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,106 miles

Offside front seat belt ratchet slightly defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,383 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 40,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,626 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,902 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 38,902 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 38,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,030 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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EAC 162K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EAC 162K, 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 EAC 162K registered?

EAC 162K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 September 1971.

Is EAC 162K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAC 162K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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