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PVB 13

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,348 mi
Last recorded59,348 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVB 13
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 59,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 59,141 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 59,141 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down play up and down and sise to side (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,308 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 56,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 55,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,214 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 52,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,919 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 50,766 miles

n/s/f rackend has slight play

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,723 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,668 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT TIGHT IN OPERATION.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 50,665 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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PVB 13 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PVB 13, 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

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What year was PVB 13 registered?

PVB 13 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is PVB 13 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVB 13 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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