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WHP 205J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,749 mi
Last recorded18,749 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHP 205J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 18,749 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 18,715 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 18,309 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 18,295 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 18,226 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,174 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 18,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,044 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 18,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 17,573 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,181 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,908 miles

steering rack gaiter loose n/side

Fail 22 Mar 2011 16,883 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

steering gaiter loose n/side

Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 15,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,078 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,859 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 13,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 13,010 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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WHP 205J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WHP 205J, 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 WHP 205J registered?

WHP 205J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 February 1971.

Is WHP 205J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHP 205J shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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