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JRC 165K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,032 mi
Last recorded78,032 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRC 165K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 78,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 75,294 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 70,421 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,699 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 68,697 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,791 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 66,791 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 65,015 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,398 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,331 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,842 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,426 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,476 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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JRC 165K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JRC 165K, 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 JRC 165K?

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What year was JRC 165K registered?

JRC 165K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 October 1971.

Is JRC 165K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRC 165K shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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