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ST 7478

1971 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,181 mi
Last recorded49,181 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST 7478
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,181 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,282 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,104 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack up

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2013 46,100 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres starting to crack up

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,890 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls are perished slightly.

N/S/R trailing arm rear bush seperated.

Slight bind o/s/f brake.

Slight lift in both front suspension bottom ball joints.

Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link bottom bush.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Slight play in n/s/r driveshaft inner UJ

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,499 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brakes binding slightly.

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm rear bushes perishing and play developing.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Rear tyres perishing.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight to moderate play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine oil leak.

Front brakes binding slightly.

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm rear bushes perishing and play developing.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Rear tyres perishing.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight to moderate play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,757 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth nearing limit on inner edge and side walls perishing.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,061 miles

Oil leak

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2008 43,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 73,784 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 43,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Signs of corrision to chassis and body panels

Fail 31 May 2007 43,030 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Signs of corrision to chassis and body panels

Pass 31 May 2006 41,760 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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ST 7478 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Yellow 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 ST 7478, 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.

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What year was ST 7478 registered?

ST 7478 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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