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ExpiredMileage
5,824 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
main beam lamp not working
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
main beam lamp not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
floopan undersealed throughout
handbrake linkage just touching fibreglass panel at rear(moves away when applied)
slight play in nearside and offside rear wheelbearings
some play in offside steering rack
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
floopan undersealed throughout
handbrake linkage just touching fibreglass panel at rear(moves away when applied)
slight play in nearside and offside rear wheelbearings
some play in offside steering rack
Battery insecure
handbrake linkage just touching fibreglass cover when operated
slight play in offside steering rack
both rear nearside shocl absorbers have a light misting of oil
some play in steering on offside
some play/lift in offside lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in offside steering rack inner tie rod end
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JBY 417J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 JBY 417J, 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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JBY 417J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 April 1971.
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