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ORW 444M

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,577 mi
Last recorded74,577 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORW 444M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 74,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front steering rack boot deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,975 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 72,972 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,309 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 68,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,668 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,168 miles

slight play o/s/f trackrod end

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,628 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,004 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f top ball pin boot detereorated

o/s/f top ball pin boot detereorated

Fail 4 Dec 2007 60,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f top ball pin boot detereorated

o/s/f top ball pin boot detereorated

Pass 14 Dec 2006 58,430 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 58,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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ORW 444M is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ORW 444M, 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.

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What year was ORW 444M registered?

ORW 444M is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ORW 444M safe to buy?

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