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FON 15L

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,552 mi
Last recorded4,552 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFON 15L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 4,552 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 2,330 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 2,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 2,114 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,886 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,492 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 98,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 97,067 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 97,067 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 96,125 miles

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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FON 15L is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FON 15L, 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 FON 15L?

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What year was FON 15L registered?

FON 15L is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FON 15L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FON 15L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FON 15L have outstanding finance?

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