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WJV 3K

1971 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,651 mi
Last recorded42,651 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJV 3K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,651 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,299 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 41,338 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 40,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,386 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2013 53,419 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 39,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,836 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 38,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,800 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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WJV 3K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WJV 3K, 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 WJV 3K registered?

WJV 3K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 December 1971.

Is WJV 3K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJV 3K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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