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XRD 727J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,510 mi
Last recorded73,510 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRD 727J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,510 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,362 miles

light scratching on windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2017 71,362 miles

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

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,547 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,723 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 69,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,414 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,414 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,551 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 65,883 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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XRD 727J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRD 727J, 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

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What year was XRD 727J registered?

XRD 727J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 June 1971.

Is XRD 727J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRD 727J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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