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LAW 81

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,210 mi
Last recorded67,210 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAW 81
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 66,948 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 66,929 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,744 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot floor below spare wheel corroded and holed.

Front edge of bonnet by hinges is corroded and holed.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,244 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 66,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 66,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 65,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 65,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,253 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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LAW 81 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LAW 81, 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

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What year was LAW 81 registered?

LAW 81 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is LAW 81 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAW 81 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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