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FVG 710J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,804 mi
Last recorded50,804 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 710J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,804 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 50,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Jul 2024 50,643 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended Will not release (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 50,245 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 50,245 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,235 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 50,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,027 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 50,027 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords Visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,934 miles

Centre exhaust hangers badly perished.

Front Offside and nearside tyres badly perished on inner shoulders

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,301 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,999 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,656 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 48,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,218 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes are showing signs of distotion

wipers are smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 46,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,662 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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FVG 710J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FVG 710J, 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 FVG 710J registered?

FVG 710J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 June 1971.

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The MOT history for FVG 710J shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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