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HDA 714J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,549 mi
Last recorded3,549 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 714J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 3,549 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 3,549 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 3,463 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 3,243 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 2,542 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Oil leak From engine. ()

Oil leak From transmission. ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 2,541 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak Slight ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Oil leak From Transmission. ()

Oil leak From engine. ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 2,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour green not white (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear floor marked yellow at suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour green not white (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure operating knob insecure at end of parking brake lever (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 1,869 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 1,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 1,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 1,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 167 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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HDA 714J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HDA 714J, 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.

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What year was HDA 714J registered?

HDA 714J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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