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JMD 779K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Maroon Petrol 5543cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,712 mi
Last recorded74,712 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMD 779K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,543cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,712 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 74,577 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 74,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,015 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 73,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,602 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,000 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 72,997 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal spongey on first application

nearside front lower ball joint cover adrift

number plate lights slightly dim

offside front top ball joint cover adrift

seats backs slightly loose

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 23 May 2007 72,989 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PAS belt slipping

both front seats backs slightly have movement

nearside front position lamp slightly dim

number plate lights slightly dim

underside of car corroded in places

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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JMD 779K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Maroon with a 5,543cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JMD 779K, 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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What year was JMD 779K registered?

JMD 779K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 November 1971.

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