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MCW 236J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5325cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,337 mi
Last recorded70,337 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 236J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,325cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,337 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 70,336 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 236J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,325cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 MCW 236J, 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 MCW 236J registered?

MCW 236J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is MCW 236J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCW 236J shows 2 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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