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EKH 897J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,493 mi
Last recorded58,493 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 897J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,342cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 58,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 58,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 57,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 57,045 miles

all tyres perishing/ cracking on edges

n/s/f steering rack gaiter perishing

Pass 29 May 2021 56,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,120 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wipers not parking

Fail 16 Jun 2020 55,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet safety catch not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wipers not parking

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 897J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EKH 897J, 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

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What year was EKH 897J registered?

EKH 897J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is EKH 897J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 897J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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