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HAL 708J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,802 mi
Last recorded11,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAL 708J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,802 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,936 miles

centre exhaut rubber broken but still supported

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,729 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,077 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,077 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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HAL 708J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HAL 708J, 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 HAL 708J?

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What year was HAL 708J registered?

HAL 708J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is HAL 708J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAL 708J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAL 708J have outstanding finance?

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