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FRE 444K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,303 mi
Last recorded64,303 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRE 444K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 64,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,043 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 64,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 63,541 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 63,202 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

movement in top steering column bush

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,818 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,815 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 62,019 miles

Drag on rear brakes

Handbrake weak

Slight play on all wheel hubs

Fail 11 May 2006 61,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FRE 444K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FRE 444K, 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

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What year was FRE 444K registered?

FRE 444K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is FRE 444K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRE 444K shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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