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HGU 427J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,958 mi
Last recorded1,958 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 427J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 1,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 1,830 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 1,692 miles

cracks in front and rear tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2015 1,650 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,607 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 1,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 1,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 1,248 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 1,248 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 652 miles

brake pipes front to rear covered and not visible to check

water leak from bottom hose

water leak from housing on n/s cylinder head.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 2,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 2,650 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 2,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 2,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 1,611 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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HGU 427J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HGU 427J, 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 HGU 427J registered?

HGU 427J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is HGU 427J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 427J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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