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SFL 253K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,909 mi
Last recorded53,909 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 253K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 53,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,853 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 53,817 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 53,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,780 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,743 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 53,728 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 53,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 53,586 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 53,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 53,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,102 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 53,082 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting rubbers are perished and weak

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes are worn

Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,038 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubbers perished and weak

rear shocker bottom bushs slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2011 52,995 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SFL 253K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SFL 253K, 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 SFL 253K registered?

SFL 253K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is SFL 253K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFL 253K shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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