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JXF 55J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXF 55J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 80,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 79,674 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 79,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,405 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,443 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,443 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,502 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides, very slight wear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,905 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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JXF 55J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 JXF 55J, 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 JXF 55J?

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What year was JXF 55J registered?

JXF 55J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is JXF 55J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXF 55J shows 10 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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