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NPX 764J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,604 mi
Last recorded91,604 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPX 764J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 91,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,365 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 91,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 90,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Repair patches covered in underseal.

Fail 7 May 2014 90,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Repair patches covered in underseal.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Repair patches covered.

Pass 17 May 2010 90,556 miles

N,S,F floor corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 90,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 90,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 86,514 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearing slightly rough

off side and near side rear inner wing starting to rust

off side front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 9 May 2006 1,460 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 764J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NPX 764J, 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 NPX 764J registered?

NPX 764J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 April 1971.

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