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EYL 436J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,850 mi
Last recorded63,850 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYL 436J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,318 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,299 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,165 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 62,162 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,193 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,944 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 60,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,165 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,726 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 59,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,101 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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EYL 436J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EYL 436J, 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 EYL 436J registered?

EYL 436J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 March 1971.

Is EYL 436J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYL 436J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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