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MCW 256J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,692 mi
Last recorded93,692 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 256J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 93,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,462 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,334 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,651 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,725 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,954 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 59,856 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 56,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,320 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,982 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 256J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MCW 256J, 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 256J registered?

MCW 256J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is MCW 256J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCW 256J shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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