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7171 AC

2012 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,109 mi
Last recorded40,109 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar E-type39,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7171 AC
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 40,109 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 40,097 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Brake fluid reservoir has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 40,073 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 40,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,794 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

h/brake not locking n/s

Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,242 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,208 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,146 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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7171 AC is a 2012 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 39,990 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 7171 AC, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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7171 AC is a 2012 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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