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CHW 63J

1971 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,328 mi
Last recorded74,328 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHW 63J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,328 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 74,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack not properly attached nut missing from mounting (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside reversing light out

Fail 23 Apr 2013 74,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 72,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Dec 2010 72,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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CHW 63J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CHW 63J, 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.

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What year was CHW 63J registered?

CHW 63J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is CHW 63J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHW 63J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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