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FBD 280K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,606 mi
Last recorded68,606 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBD 280K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,488 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 68,030 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 67,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 67,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,642 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 66,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,546 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 66,546 miles

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.....

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,343 miles

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....

Fail 28 Aug 2008 66,337 miles

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.

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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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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