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WJX 405M

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,391 mi
Last recorded53,391 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJX 405M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,391 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 53,343 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,667 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,457 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,618 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,607 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) anchorage insecure (2.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,843 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 46,843 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,828 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,310 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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WJX 405M is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJX 405M, 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.

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What year was WJX 405M registered?

WJX 405M is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for WJX 405M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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