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WUX 5

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,243 mi
Last recorded88,243 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUX 5
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,243 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 87,238 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 86,773 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 86,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 85,593 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 85,034 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 84,921 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2007 84,808 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 84,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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WUX 5 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WUX 5, 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

How do I check the history of WUX 5?

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What year was WUX 5 registered?

WUX 5 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is WUX 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUX 5 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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