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FHH 359K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 359K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSR boot floor has slight corrosion

Rear outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,608 miles

Rear outer sills have slight corrosion

Slight play in front suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,263 miles

Minor oil leaks underneath.

OSR outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 81,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

deivers door self locks

Fail 9 May 2014 81,879 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deivers door self locks

Pass 10 May 2013 81,345 miles

Oil leak

play in all hubs

slight play in suspension

Pass 21 May 2012 81,121 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in all hubs

Pass 6 May 2011 81,110 miles

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

Oil leak

play in all hubs

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,452 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in all hubs

Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,014 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust mount perrishing

play in all hubs

Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,772 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in all four hubs

Fail 10 Apr 2008 79,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in all four hubs

Pass 23 Apr 2007 78,376 miles

same as original VT32 advise sheet issued

Fail 21 Apr 2007 78,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in all hubs

Pass 3 Dec 2005 76,584 miles

nearside front top ball joint slight play

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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FHH 359K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHH 359K, 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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FHH 359K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 October 1971.

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