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EKH 198J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,330 mi
Last recorded60,330 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 198J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 60,330 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 60,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,278 miles

Engine mountings are splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,267 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

wires fouling steering coloum

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,242 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,146 miles

Advise replace bolts for offside rear anti-roll bar link.

Offside front suspension upper and lower ball joint dust covers in poor condition.

Offside front wheel bearing is noisy.

Slight dampness to brake master cylinder bellows.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,127 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

tyres are oversize and close to body

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,078 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,058 miles

Front 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack rubber mountings

slight movement in upper steering colunm

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,884 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 59,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 59,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads rattle

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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EKH 198J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EKH 198J, 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 EKH 198J registered?

EKH 198J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 February 1971.

Is EKH 198J safe to buy?

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