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FRU 71L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,527 mi
Last recorded92,527 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 71L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,068 miles

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

slight play in rear wheels

Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,057 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing lower shocker (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,935 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,935 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,692 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers poor

slight play in rear wheels/bushes

Pass 12 May 2014 91,434 miles

slight play in rear wheels

Fail 12 May 2014 91,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 8 May 2013 91,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 11 May 2012 91,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 91,023 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2010 90,427 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

main fuse holder for lights in poor condition

temporary exhaust mounting fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,234 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 89,347 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 89,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 87,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FRU 71L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 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 FRU 71L, 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 53 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 FRU 71L registered?

FRU 71L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is FRU 71L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRU 71L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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