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POO 703K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

48,898 mi
Last recorded48,898 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOO 703K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear no. plate slightly damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2009 48,897 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear no. plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nsf osf = rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2008 48,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nsf osf = rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2008 48,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nsf,osf + rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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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POO 703K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 POO 703K, 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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POO 703K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 November 1971.

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