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HDA 794J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,025 mi
Last recorded61,025 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 794J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 60,950 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 60,875 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,631 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside is coverd in underseal

Fail 27 Mar 2014 60,630 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,448 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,928 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,411 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 58,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HDA 794J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 794J, 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 HDA 794J registered?

HDA 794J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is HDA 794J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDA 794J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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