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JEK 696H

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,877 mi
Last recorded82,877 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEK 696H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 82,877 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low on effort

Pass 22 Jul 2020 82,334 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 82,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,096 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,876 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,357 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 79,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,931 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 77,931 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,703 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,733 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jun 2008 71,385 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 70,249 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 69,439 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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JEK 696H is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JEK 696H, 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 JEK 696H registered?

JEK 696H is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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