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EMC 837J

1971 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,912 mi
Last recorded5,912 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMC 837J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 5,912 miles

Rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 14 Nov 2017 4,357 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 2,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 1,115 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 1,115 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 99,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,998 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 96,402 miles

offside door stiff

seat belts mounted on rear stabiliser bar

Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,191 miles

BRAIDED BRAKE HOSES FITTED ALL APPEAR OK

INDICATORS FLASHING CLOSE TO 120 TIMES PER MINUTE

Fail 14 Oct 2009 95,190 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

BRAIDED BRAKE HOSES FITTED ALL APPEAR OK

INDICATORS FLASHING CLOSE TO 120 TIMES PER MINUTE

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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EMC 837J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EMC 837J, 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 EMC 837J registered?

EMC 837J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EMC 837J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMC 837J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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