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79,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Torsion bar attachment bracket insecure Nut Missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Manifold To Centre Section, Nut Missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing Rear (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension locking device ineffective Central Stub Axle Locking Nut (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play Universal Joint Splines Have Excessive Play At The Joint Between The Lower Steering Column And The Steering Rack. (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Torsion Rod Incorrectly Fitted
All tyre sidewalls cracking.
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
All tyre sidewalls cracking.
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.
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XUT 970J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XUT 970J, 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 XUT 970J registered?
XUT 970J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 May 1971.
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