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PMX 460K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Maroon Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,723 mi
Last recorded87,723 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMX 460K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,723 miles

Central Front Rubber mountings for steering rack perished.

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower shock bushes slightly perished. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered with under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,720 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Rubber mountings for steering rack perished.

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower shock bushes slightly perished. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered with under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2008 87,351 miles

rear subframe mounts spliting all 4

sunvisors not very secure in stowed possition

Fail 1 May 2008 87,351 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear subframe mounts spliting all 4

sunvisors not very secure in stowed possition

Pass 7 Aug 2006 86,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 86,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PMX 460K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Maroon with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PMX 460K, 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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PMX 460K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 November 1971.

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