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PTD 496K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,971 mi
Last recorded42,971 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTD 496K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,945 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 41,407 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 40,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,430 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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PTD 496K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc 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 PTD 496K, 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 PTD 496K?

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What year was PTD 496K registered?

PTD 496K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 November 1971.

Is PTD 496K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTD 496K 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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