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XOL 3J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,762 mi
Last recorded54,762 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOL 3J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,762 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 54,762 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,651 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,554 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,445 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,408 miles

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,371 miles

battery not fully secure

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,326 miles

Battery insecure

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,146 miles

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,036 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,926 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust supports in poor state

reverse lights innop

Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,916 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator seeps

rear sections of exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering rack nearside end

Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,852 miles

battery insecure

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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XOL 3J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XOL 3J, 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 XOL 3J registered?

XOL 3J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is XOL 3J safe to buy?

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