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RVM 852J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,649 mi
Last recorded73,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVM 852J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,662 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,702 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,042 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,666 miles

both rear inner uj's slightly worn

low handbrake efficiency on the n/s/r

power steering pipe close to chassis near box

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,572 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,434 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 37,680 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,576 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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RVM 852J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVM 852J, 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 RVM 852J?

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What year was RVM 852J registered?

RVM 852J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 May 1971.

Is RVM 852J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVM 852J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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