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JDS 49J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,600 mi
Last recorded72,600 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 49J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,600 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,489 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,179 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,566 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,840 miles

N/s/r hand and footbrake just making efficiency.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 70,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,998 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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JDS 49J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JDS 49J, 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 JDS 49J registered?

JDS 49J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is JDS 49J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDS 49J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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