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NPX 747J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,324 mi
Last recorded68,324 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPX 747J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 68,324 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,028 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,905 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,825 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,793 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres have age related cracks.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,479 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear axle output seal leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,454 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,210 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,134 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,982 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 65,955 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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NPX 747J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NPX 747J, 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 NPX 747J?

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What year was NPX 747J registered?

NPX 747J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 February 1971.

Is NPX 747J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPX 747J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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