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JDJ 909K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,721 mi
Last recorded29,721 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDJ 909K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,721 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,087 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 29,042 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering belt slack

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,747 miles

front lower wisbone bushes showing signs of perishing/ but free from movement

Pass 5 Jul 2014 28,536 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight end float in offside rear axle/diff bearing

Pass 28 May 2013 28,401 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 28,401 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 28,148 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 28,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,535 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,166 miles

underbody is heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,080 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,913 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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JDJ 909K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JDJ 909K, 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 JDJ 909K registered?

JDJ 909K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is JDJ 909K safe to buy?

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