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VDK 307K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,699 mi
Last recorded79,699 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDK 307K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 79,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 79,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 70,103 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 78,613 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,522 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,715 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,312 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 77,312 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,154 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,666 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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VDK 307K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VDK 307K, 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 VDK 307K?

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What year was VDK 307K registered?

VDK 307K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 November 1971.

Is VDK 307K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDK 307K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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