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FMW 355J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,753 mi
Last recorded38,753 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 355J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 38,753 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 38,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 38,591 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 38,591 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Statutory seat belt missing drivers (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing passengers front (5.1.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all three (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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FMW 355J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FMW 355J, 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

How do I check the history of FMW 355J?

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What year was FMW 355J registered?

FMW 355J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 February 1971.

Is FMW 355J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 355J shows 4 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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