MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,606 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery slightly loose
both front steering rack gaiters starting to split
both front tyres perished
no locking wire fitted to front caliper bolts
offside rear tyre perished
two bolts missing from nearside front downpipe
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery slightly loose
both front steering rack gaiters starting to split
both front tyres perished
no locking wire fitted to front caliper bolts
offside rear tyre perished
two bolts missing from nearside front downpipe
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
brake fluid level low....
corrosion in o/s/f floor , advise attension.....
exhaust emissions visual only.....
general under body corrosion....
long hand brake lever travel.....
n/s/f shock absorber top bushe worn , advise replacement....
o/s/f tyre perishing , advise replacement....
wipers smear...
drivers exterior mirror not present.....
centre exhaust joins leaking...
corrosion in o/s/f of floor , not in prescribed area.....
front brake discs & pads not visable....
general under body corrosion....
long hand brake lever travel....
o/s/f shock absorber top bush split....
oil leaks....
smell of fuel in car....
wipers smear....
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust joins leaking...
corrosion in o/s/f of floor , not in prescribed area.....
front brake discs & pads not visable....
general under body corrosion....
long hand brake lever travel....
o/s/f shock absorber top bush split....
oil leaks....
smell of fuel in car....
wipers smear....
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FBD 280K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FBD 280K, 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 FBD 280K registered?
FBD 280K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 December 1971.
Is FBD 280K safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBD 280K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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