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MCW 172J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,065 mi
Last recorded94,065 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 172J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 94,065 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,385 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,132 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,091 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,248 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015
Fail 28 Apr 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,329 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 85,323 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,204 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2011 819,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,793 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,326 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 79,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 78,355 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 78,310 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,041 miles

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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MCW 172J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MCW 172J, 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 MCW 172J registered?

MCW 172J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is MCW 172J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCW 172J shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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