MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR E-TYPEs year 1971

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Pass percent:81.39%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR E-TYPE year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:2,606 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	42
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	30
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	21
Windscreen washer not working	19
Registration plate issues	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Registration plate lamp issues	18
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Rear brake binding	12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	10
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	8
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)	3
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Battery insecure (1.9.1)	3
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	3
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	2
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)	2
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	2
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)	2
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	2
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)	2
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	2
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)	2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	2
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)	2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)	2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR E-TYPEs year 1971

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