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XEU 112K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,241 mi
Last recorded16,241 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 112K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 16,241 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 16,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage slight (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 16,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 16,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,497 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe area (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak from temp sender

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 15,496 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking under drivers floor area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear significant play in the driveshaft at the diff end

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

Offside Rear significant play in the driveshaft at the diff end

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 11,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front jacking point corrded

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 11,110 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front jacking point corrded

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,515 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 9,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 9,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 9,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 8,291 miles

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES BRITTLE

Battery insecure

STONE CHIPP LOWER WIND SCREEN

Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,248 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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XEU 112K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XEU 112K, 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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XEU 112K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 November 1971.

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