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UUW 83M

1971 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,651 mi
Last recorded61,651 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUW 83M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,651 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 60,683 miles

Nearside Rear diff has end-float

Fail 3 Oct 2018 60,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear diff has end-float

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,064 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,015 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,790 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,787 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,328 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 53,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside parking brake very low on effort

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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UUW 83M 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 80%.

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 UUW 83M, 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 UUW 83M?

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What year was UUW 83M registered?

UUW 83M is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is UUW 83M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUW 83M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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