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SAO 497N

1971 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,419 mi
Last recorded23,419 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAO 497N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 23,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,294 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,159 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,090 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,885 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,345 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,227 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 22,209 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,709 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2010 21,467 miles

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

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

cracks in fuel pipe

Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,233 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,906 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,386 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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SAO 497N is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 SAO 497N, 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 SAO 497N registered?

SAO 497N is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SAO 497N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAO 497N shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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