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KFB 429J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,886 mi
Last recorded68,886 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFB 429J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 68,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 68,885 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 68,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,523 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,566 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,270 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 63,252 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,774 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,760 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,473 miles

handbrake travel

some surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,895 miles

smell of petrol but no leaks found at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,475 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,714 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,897 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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KFB 429J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KFB 429J, 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 KFB 429J registered?

KFB 429J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 February 1971.

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The MOT history for KFB 429J shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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