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ETS 3E

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,481 mi
Last recorded52,481 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETS 3E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 52,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,201 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,125 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,966 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,722 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,367 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,019 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 50,700 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 50,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 50,700 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 50,700 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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ETS 3E is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ETS 3E, 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 ETS 3E registered?

ETS 3E is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is ETS 3E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETS 3E shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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