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OEU 640J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 640J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,588 miles

Corrosion to body outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to body outside of prescribed areas

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 46,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to body outside of prescribed areas

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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OEU 640J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEU 640J, 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 OEU 640J?

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What year was OEU 640J registered?

OEU 640J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is OEU 640J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 640J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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