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MDP 843K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 843K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,958 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,321 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,837 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,493 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,294 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 77,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,426 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 76,402 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,697 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 73,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,580 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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MDP 843K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MDP 843K, 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 MDP 843K registered?

MDP 843K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 28 October 1971.

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