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OAB 104K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,158 mi
Last recorded17,158 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 104K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 17,158 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,111 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front suspension ball joint covers splitting

offside front lower suspension bushes splitting

play in rear drive shaft universal joints

rear tyres old

Fail 5 Mar 2014 17,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front suspension ball joint covers splitting

offside front lower suspension bushes splitting

play in rear drive shaft universal joints

rear tyres old

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,971 miles

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

centre gearbox mounting split

corrosion on rear brake discs not effecting performance

front suspension covers splitting

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,763 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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OAB 104K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OAB 104K, 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 OAB 104K registered?

OAB 104K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 November 1971.

Is OAB 104K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAB 104K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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