1971 Jaguar E-Type 5.3L Petrol · EKP 277K
1971 Jaguar E-Type (5.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 1971. Recorded mileage 69,891 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR E-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EKP 277K Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2024
- 69,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EKP 277K Mileage History
- 23/06/202369,071 mi
- 04/07/202369,073 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/202469,891 mi+818 mi
Average of roughly 808 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
EKP 277K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Jaguar E-Type (EKP 277K) between June 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front (5.3.2 (b))”.
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