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60 PRL

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,916 mi
Last recorded61,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 PRL
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 61,916 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,898 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 61,679 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,121 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 61,116 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,467 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from rack coupling area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

steering rack has a slight seepage of oil from Offside joint

Fail 14 Mar 2018 60,250 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

steering rack has a slight seepage of oil from Offside joint

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,077 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,965 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 59,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,444 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,383 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 58,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

vehicle underside has a lot of surface rust

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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60 PRL is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 60 PRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 60 PRL registered?

60 PRL is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 October 1971.

Is 60 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 60 PRL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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