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WOP 294J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,358 mi
Last recorded2,358 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOP 294J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 2,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 2,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 2,238 miles

both front brake discs have some run-out.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 2,188 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 2,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside end of steering rack has worn bush

Pass 5 Apr 2013 1,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight difference in rear brake application

Fail 3 Apr 2013 1,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal travel slightly long

slight difference in rear brake application

Pass 5 Apr 2012 505 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering column lower bearing worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 98,685 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,394 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres perished

screen washers weak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 96,076 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Slight diff oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack mounts slightly soft.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 96,076 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight diff oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack mounts slightly soft.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,475 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,284 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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WOP 294J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WOP 294J, 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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WOP 294J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 January 1971.

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