CarVerify

Free Car Check

JLX 828K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,229 mi
Last recorded62,229 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLX 828K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 62,229 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,707 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,588 miles

Damp around power steering pump no leaks at time of test

N/s handbrake slight low efficiency not excessive

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

O/s/f floorpan slight corrosion

Slight travel in footbrake not excessive efficiencys good no system leaks etc

Fail 5 Apr 2018 61,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Damp around power steering pump no leaks at time of test

N/s handbrake slight low efficiency not excessive

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

O/s/f floorpan slight corrosion

Slight travel in footbrake not excessive efficiencys good no system leaks etc

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,505 miles

slight corrosion to o/s front jacking point.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,494 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,285 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 61,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering heavy

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,144 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,144 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,319 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 60,314 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,965 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,031 miles

freeplay in nearside rear bearings and bushes.

freeplay in offside rear hub bearings and bushes.

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
Full Jaguar E-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JLX 828K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc 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 JLX 828K, 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

How do I check the history of JLX 828K?

You can check the full history of JLX 828K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JLX 828K registered?

JLX 828K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is JLX 828K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLX 828K shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JLX 828K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JLX 828K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.