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MCM 303

1961 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,565 mi
Last recorded58,565 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1961 Jaguar E-type36,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCM 303
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 58,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 58,554 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 62,975 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle cut out couldnt restart (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front floor holed

Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,303 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 58,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 58,303 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,254 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012
Fail 25 Jul 2012 58,107 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 58,001 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MCM 303 is a 1961 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1961 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 36,112 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 MCM 303, 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 65 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 MCM 303 registered?

MCM 303 is a 1961 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 December 1961.

Is MCM 303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCM 303 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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