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WFW 583J

1971 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,428 mi
Last recorded39,428 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFW 583J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 39,154 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 39,056 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,865 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 87,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,777 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,764 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Parking Brake warning light does not illuminate when parking brake applied

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,376 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,927 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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WFW 583J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WFW 583J, 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 WFW 583J registered?

WFW 583J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is WFW 583J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFW 583J shows 12 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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